Description
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Activities Program provides funding to states for youth employment and training activities. The program aims to help youth aged 14-24 gain employment and education skills. The funding is allocated based on a formula that takes into account the number of unemployed individuals, excess unemployed individuals, and disadvantaged youth in each state. States must distribute the funds among local workforce areas, ensuring that at least 85% of the funds are allocated to local areas. The program also requires states to provide information on the use of funds, including the number of youth served and the outcomes achieved.
Some key points to consider for this opportunity include:
* The total available funding for the program is $918,577,000.
* The funding is allocated to states based on a formula that takes into account the number of unemployed individuals, excess unemployed individuals, and disadvantaged youth in each state.
* States must distribute the funds among local workforce areas, ensuring that at least 85% of the funds are allocated to local areas.
* The program requires states to provide information on the use of funds, including the number of youth served and the outcomes achieved.
* The program is annual, with funding available for Program Year (PY) 2021.
* The submission deadline for applications is May 27, 2021.