See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment D - statement of work, abstract

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) awarded Woonasquatucket Valley Community Build, Inc. (doing business as The Steel Yard) a Project Grant of $300,000 under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. This award supports workforce development and community enhancement initiatives designed to address local economic development needs in Rhode Island. The Community Project Funding program, administered by the Department of Labor's ETA, funds a diverse range of employment-related activities including job training, vocational education, apprenticeships, and career services targeting underserved populations.

While the specific deliverables for this award are detailed in the Notice of Award, Terms and Conditions, and Statement of Work (referenced but not provided herein), the funding generally supports projects that demonstrate a public benefit through workforce development activities. Based on the awardee's organization name and operational focus, this project likely involves hands-on skills training, vocational instruction, or community-based workforce preparation services. The three-year performance period allows for sustained program implementation and measurable outcomes in job training and economic revitalization for the Rhode Island community.