Federal Grant Award Summary

Oregon Human Development Corporation received a $150,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the National Farmworker Jobs Program (CFDA 17.264) effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The grant funds comprehensive workforce development services designed to strengthen the employment stability and economic self-sufficiency of migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFWs) and their dependents in Oregon. Core service offerings include career counseling, occupational skills training, job placement assistance, and supportive services aimed at helping eligible individuals obtain or retain unsubsidized employment and achieve stable, year-round work opportunities, including positions in agriculture.

The grant also prioritizes youth workforce development services targeting MSFW youth aged 14-24, with emphasis on creating trauma-informed, welcoming, and accessible service environments that incorporate youth voice engagement. Additionally, the award supports housing assistance activities to address critical needs for safe and sanitary permanent and temporary housing among farmworker populations. Oregon Human Development Corporation may engage sub-recipients and local non-profit organizations to expand service delivery. All activities are subject to Department of Labor performance measurement requirements, including tracking employment rates, median earnings, credential attainment, and measurable skill gains.