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

Civic Works, Inc., a Baltimore-based nonprofit organization, received a $788,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289) effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The award supports workforce development and community service initiatives targeting underserved youth and residents in Maryland, building upon the organization's established track record of delivering comprehensive employment training programs across multiple sectors.

Under this grant, Civic Works, Inc. will continue delivering evidence-based workforce development services, including YouthBuild programs providing construction and pre-apprenticeship training for young adults, brownfields job training in environmental remediation, broadband infrastructure job training, and solar sector workforce development initiatives. These programs provide industry-recognized certifications and training in hazardous waste handling, construction techniques, fiber optic technology, and environmental sampling, with a focus on creating pathways to economic self-sufficiency for individuals facing employment barriers. The organization leverages partnerships with local and state agencies to create integrated workforce and community development ecosystems serving historically marginalized populations.