The Department of Commerce is encouraging researchers to develop ways in which we as a society can help communities that have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. The goal of this project is to help Americans get back to work in well paying jobs and develop their skills along the way. The Department of Commerce aims to place people in quality positions that are along individuals’ chosen career paths and provide them job security.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$25,000,000

OPEN TO

State governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education ,City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Private institutions of higher education, Special district governments, and more.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

2 – 3 years

APPLICATION DUE

January 26, 2022

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page or download the document below.