The primary intent of this funding is to offer digital literacy training to the WorkFirst New Jersey (WFNJ) population to overcome the digital divide and empower participants by improving skills with technology-based learning and resources.
Donor Name: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/02/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Goals of The Digital Equity Training Program
The primary aim of this Notice of Grant Opportunity is to foster equal opportunities, enhance upward mobility, and ensure economic fairness by providing individuals with digital literacy skills. This competitive NGO is being made available to accomplish the following goals:
- Partnership: Establish collaborations between public and private entities to enhance digital learning methods and increase enrollment in training programs that result in certification/credentials and employment.
- Assessment and Plan Development: Conduct assessment activities to precisely identify digital skill gaps and develop a comprehensive digital development plan to strategically address and close those gaps.
- Training: Provide individuals with the necessary skills to proficiently navigate the digital landscape, including but not limited to safeguarding online safety, conducting effective information searches, and utilizing diverse applications, thereby narrowing the digital literacy gap.
- Supportive Services: Offer a comprehensive range of supportive services aimed at removing barriers to digital fluency. These services may include personalized mentoring, access to necessary technology and internet connectivity, flexible scheduling to accommodate various needs, and tailored resources that address specific learning challenges. By addressing these obstacles, individuals can more effectively develop the skills needed to thrive in the digital world.
- Outcomes: Assist participants in achieving successful outcomes by guiding them toward obtaining certifications, earning industry-recognized credentials, and securing entry and advancement in employment opportunities.
Funding Information
The amount of funding available for this program in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) is estimated to be $6,000,000 through WFNJ State Appropriation, and contingent upon the availability of funds. Grantees may apply for funding up to $1,000,000 for the grant period.
Grant Period
The grant period is June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
Targeted Populations
- Participants must be WFNJ (TANF, GA, SNAP, ABAWD) recipients and must reside in the state of New Jersey.
- In accordance with program requirements, each grantee is expected to serve a minimum of 125 individuals, that meet the following criteria:
- Current recipient or eligible for benefits under WFNJ
- Resident of county where program services will be provided by the grantee
- Age 18 or older
- Ability and willingness to attain identified training and/or employment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this NGO, the applicant(s) must satisfy the following requirements:
- Must be a non-profit, for-profit entity, governmental entity (including state or municipal agencies) or an institution of higher education.
- Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, a for-profit applicant and each proposed subcontractor must have a valid Business Registration Certificate on file with the Division of Revenue. (This statutory requirement does not apply to non-profit organizations, private colleges and universities, or state and municipal agencies.).
- Required to comply with the Affirmative Action Requirements of Public Law 1975, c. 124 (N.J.A.C. 17:27) and the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 (P.L. 101-336).
For more information, visit NJDOL.
