Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I-B (WIOA) Youth Program Request for Grant Applications (RGA) State Fiscal Year 2025

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I-B (WIOA) Youth Program Request for Grant Applications (RGA) State Fiscal Year 2025 Public NoticeThe Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Alaska Workforce Investment Board requests WIOA Youth program grant applications for projects that provide eligible youth ages 14-24 access to education, training, and support services. Services must lead to credential attainment, high school completion, and placement in employment or post-secondary education. The WIOA Youth program, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, provides the basic infrastructure for state youth workforce development projects in Alaska. The program provides opportunities for both in-school and out-of-school youth with significant barriers to employment and education, prioritizing services to out-of-school youth. Participants must meet specific barriers defined in the WIOA Youth Program Eligibility Policy 07- 502.2. Non-profit or for-profit organizations,

school districts, educators, industry trainers, employers, community services agencies, Alaska Native Organizations, and other organizations with the capacity to provide the services identified in the RGA are encouraged to apply. Please review the attached RGA to apply in response to this solicitation.• Date of Issue: February 9, 2024 • Deadline for submission of grant applications: April 1, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. Applicants requiring assistance understanding the requirements of the project, submittal process, or other information within this proposal, Technical Assistance (TA) is available during the proposal period. See details below: Q & A Teleconferences Dates: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Tuesday, February 27, 2024 Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Tuesday, March 12, 2024 Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMAccess via Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meetingOr call in (audio only) +1 907-202-7104,,677566279# Phone Conference ID: 677 566 279# Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities Questions about this solicitation should be directed to Program Coordinator Leslie Vines, leslie.vines@alaska.gov , (907) 269-8158 and Grants Administrator, xavien.phillips@alaska.gov, (907) 269-4562. Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact Breanna Cooper at (907) 269-7327 no later than ten days before the accommodation is needed