Project Grant 25A60IA000206

This federal Project Grant award of $767,511 from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Native American Employment and Training (CFDA 17.265) program supports employment and training activities for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals. The grant aims to develop the academic, occupational, and literacy skills of these individuals, make them more competitive in the workforce, and promote the economic and social development of their communities. The key activities to be performed include providing career services, follow-up counseling and supportive services, and delivering training services to enhance occupational skills, upward mobility, and opportunities for nontraditional employment. The grant targets unemployed, underemployed, and low-income Native American adults, with a focus on improving employment outcomes, earnings, credential attainment, and skill gains, as measured by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) performance metrics. The grant period runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028.