Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Youth Job Training

* The Youth Job Training Grant Program provides funding to expand employment opportunities for youth, addressing the skilled trades shortage and supporting youth in completing their education and securing entry-level jobs. * Eligible expenses include screening and skills assessment, training and instruction, software and instructional materials, tuition and supplies, administration costs, and salaries for staff. * The program requires a 10% match of cash from a local source, with the remaining match able to come from other grant funds or sources. * Priority is given to programs that assist job training in industries highlighted in the Framework for Growth and to youth training in trades or employment sectors in high demand within the community. * Applicants must submit a pre-application to confirm eligibility before applying for CDBG funding, with a deadline of October 14, 2025. * The total funding available for the program is $500,000, with a maximum award of $100,000 per project.