The Kansas Department of Commerce is seeking applications for its Youth Job Training Program to support “at risk” youth (ages 12-22) in workforce training and engagement.
Donor Name: Kansas Department of Commerce
State: Kansas
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 05/01/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $100,000
Details:
To help address the shortage of skilled trades, the need to fill jobs across the state, and keep youth engaged in the communities, CDBG funds will be utilized towards job training for youth. The Youth Job Training (JT) Opportunity activities that are eligible for funding are those designed to address the “at risk” youth population.
In collaboration with the Local Area Workforce Boards and the Kansas Jobs of America’s Graduates (JAG) Program, the Department of Commerce will make funding available to further expand the available employment opportunities for youth. The program is designed for “at risk” youth to help young people stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary education, and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career opportunities.
Public Service Employment Training is the priority activity. Employment Training: Assistance to increase self-sufficiency, including literacy, independent living skills, resume writing, job coaching, “how to get and keep a job” training or training students in a particular field or skill when there is no tie to a specific position or business.
During the program year, all activities proposed in applications for CDBG funding in the Youth Job Training Opportunity must meet the national objective of benefitting low- and moderate-income persons (through the subcategories LMI Limited Clientele). Student families must be income qualified, and each subrecipient must be able to demonstrate that 51 percent of the students participating in the program are at or below 80 percent of the Average Median Income for the county where the student and their family reside.
Funding Information
$500,000 has been allocated for the Youth Job Training program in 2023. Communities can receive up to $100,000, with up to $5,000 used for administration.
Uses of funds
The costs of labor, supplies, materials and other costs associated with the program (i.e., purchase of furnishings, equipment and other personal property needed to operate the program).
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses include:
- Screening and skills assessment of participants
- Training, instruction, and certification of participants
- Software and instructional materials for training and educational purposes (acquired through procurement procedures defined by KDC)
- Tuition, books, supplies, and other materials necessary for participants to complete their training.
- Administration costs for grant funds
- Salaries for staff running these programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are cities and counties excluding Kansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan, Overland Park, Topeka, Wichita, and all of Johnson County.
For more information, visit KDC.
