Should You Apply for the YouthBuild Grant?

Author: Dr. Rielly Keyser, DrPH

If your organization works with opportunity youth and provides workforce development, YouthBuild could be your golden ticket.

YouthBuild is a federal grant program from the U.S. Department of Labor that funds organizations helping young people ages 16–24 earn their GEDs or high school diplomas while learning job skills through hands-on training, particularly in construction, technology, healthcare, and green jobs.

What makes a strong YouthBuild applicant?

• A history of working with youth disconnected from school and work

• Strong local partnerships (workforce boards, schools, employers)

• Capacity to provide education, counseling, and leadership development

• Experience in managing federal grant funds

This highly competitive grant can award $700,000–$1.5 million to programs that are truly ready. At The Grant Writing Firm, we help organizations assess readiness, build compliant budgets, and submit proposals that stand out.

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