The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $5,543,794 WIOA Youth Activities Formula Grant (CFDA 17.259) to the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services. The purpose of this grant is to provide resources for local workforce development areas to deliver comprehensive youth services focused on assisting out-of-school and in-school youth, with one or more barriers to employment, to prepare for employment and postsecondary education opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career advancement potential. Key services to be delivered through this grant include tutoring, paid and unpaid work experiences, occupational skills training, leadership development opportunities, supportive services, mentoring, guidance and counseling, financial literacy education, and employment/postsecondary preparation assistance. The grant period runs from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026. The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has sub-awarded portions of the grant to various local workforce development boards, non-profit organizations, and community development districts across Arkansas to provide these comprehensive youth services and support in their respective regions.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.5m | 6/12/23 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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05PY23YOUTHS | Little Rock Workforce Development Board | Formula Grant 23A55AY000032 | $292.0k | 6/12/23 | |
05PY23YOUTHS | Central Arkansas Planning And Development District, Inc. | Formula Grant 23A55AY000032 | $545.8k | 6/12/23 | |
05PY23YOUTHS | Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. | Formula Grant 23A55AY000032 | $941.9k | 6/12/23 | |
05PY23YOUTHS | None | Formula Grant 23A55AY000032 | $370.1k | 6/12/23 | |
05PY23YOUTHS | West Central Arkansas Planning And Development District, Incorporated | Formula Grant 23A55AY000032 | $478.4k | 6/12/23 |