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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Summary
The purpose of the NJYC program is to implement a statewide coordinated service system designed to help disconnected out-of-school youth in New Jersey, ages 16-25, without a high school diploma, reengage in educational, training and employment opportunities for a sustainable long-term career development. NJYC will provide full-time, cohort-based education and service learning, individual counseling, and transition services designed to help Corpsmembers resolve barriers, obtain a High School Diploma (by way of equivalency exam) or other measurable skill gain, and transition to a qualified post-corps placement along an identified career pathway.
History of Funding
In FY 2018, $5,300,000 was available in funding.
In FY 2025, $6,300,000 was available in funding.
Additional Information
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively implement the NJYC model by recruiting, retaining out-of-school youth and operating according to the NJYC Program Requirements: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/Grants/FY25/26_01_FY26_NJYC_NGO.pdf
Eligibility Details
This is a competitive grant program open to:
- local education agencies
- two and four-year colleges
- private and public non-profit agencies
- county and municipal governments.
Deadline Details
Letters of intent were due by March 25, 2025. Applications were due by April 16, 2025. A similar deadline is expected, biennially.
Award Details
This NGO serves as the first phase of a four-phase grant cycle. The amount of phase one funding expected to be available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026) is $8,300,000. Funding is contingent upon passage of the State FY 2026 Appropriations Act, receipt of federal WIOA Set aside funds and the transfer of funds from the DHS. The grant period for phase one will be an 18-month duration and is estimated to begin on July 1, 2025. All funds must be fully expended by December 31, 2026. Each successive phase of the grant cycle is anticipated to begin on July 1st and will be contingent upon an approved continuation application for continued funding.
The total grant funds requested may not exceed $14,000 per Corpsmember, and applications must propose to enroll no less than 25 Corpsmembers. Applicants interested in implementing Career Advancement Program (CAP) services must specify the number of slots they plan to implement in phase one. Each CAP slot is allocated to be a fixed $5,000 per slot, and is separate from the regular cost-per of $14,000. Ex: a grant proposing to enroll 25 Corpsmembers in their NJYC program at the maximum cost-per of $14,000 and 5 slots for CAP services would request $375,000 in grant funds ($14,000 x 25 Corpsmembers = $350,000; 5 CAP slots x $5,000 = $25,000).
It is anticipated that no more than one grant will be awarded per county, contingent upon the availability of funds and the need in each area. Applicants with past experience successfully operating a New Jersey Youth Corps program who receive a passing score will be considered with priority over applicants without those prior qualified experiences.
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