Feds Offer Grants to Send Gang-Involved Youth to College
Published Date: 5/28/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor and Education are teaming up to offer up to $1.7 million in grants to help organizations support gang-involved youth in going to college or earning career certificates. Groups that work directly with these young people can apply by June 23, 2026, to create programs that boost education and job readiness. This is a great chance to make a real difference over the next four years!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Up to $1.7M Grants for Organizations
Organizations that work directly with gang-involved youth can apply for a grant with a maximum award of $1,700,000 for a project period of 48 months to help youth pursue higher education opportunities leading to certification or credentials.
Funding Priorities: Education and Workforce Readiness
The FY 2026 competition includes priorities for projects that: (1) work directly with gang-involved youth to help them pursue higher education opportunities, (2) support career pathways and workforce readiness, and (3) return education to the States. Applicants should design proposals to align with these priorities.
Application Deadline and Submission Method
Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the Grants.gov "APPLY" function by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 23, 2026. Applicants must use the Grants.gov application notice and instructions as the official governing document for the competition.
Accessible Materials for Applicants with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities may request and obtain this document in an accessible format by contacting the program contact person listed; this ensures applicants with disabilities can access application materials.
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