Project Grant 25A60PE000034

Award Date 7/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/28
Dollars Obligated $3M
Federal Grant Program
17.270
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tennessee, USA
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This federal Project Grant award of $2,999,588.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) program (CFDA #17.270). The grant recipient, Knoxville Leadership Foundation (KLF), a non-profit organization in Knoxville, Tennessee, will use the funding to deliver comprehensive workforce development services to justice-involved individuals.

The key products and services to be provided under this 3.5-year award (July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028) include occupational skills training, job readiness preparation, case management, mentoring, and job placement assistance. These interventions are designed to help participants obtain industry-recognized credentials, connect with in-demand industries, and successfully reintegrate into their communities through sustainable employment, with the goal of improving employment outcomes and reducing recidivism. KLF will leverage partnerships with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA of East Tennessee, and local correctional facilities to deliver these holistic, multi-faceted support services.

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