Project Grant 23A60IA000077

The Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $371,465 Project Grant under the Native American Employment and Training program (CFDA 17.265) to the Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC), a non-profit organization serving the American Indian population in Minneapolis. The grant supports employment and training activities to develop the academic, occupational, and literacy skills of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals, making them more competitive in the workforce and equipping them with entrepreneurial skills. Key products and services delivered through the grant include career services to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment, follow-up and supportive services for up to 12 months after exit, and training services. The grant is expected to serve unemployed and under-skilled American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian adults, with a focus on helping participants achieve positive outcomes such as employment, credential attainment, and skills gains. MAIC will directly provide most program services as the prime recipient of the 3-year grant, which runs from July 2023 to June 2026.