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Alaska Workforce Investment Board

Grant Opportunities Open Now

State Training and Employment Program (STEP) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program grant applications have closed

We're excited to announce that applications are now open for two key grant opportunities:

✅ State Training and Employment Program (STEP)

✅ Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program

These grants provide funding for agencies, employers, and training providers to support workforce development and training initiatives.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Grants Management System (EGrAMS).

New to EGrAMS? No problem! Step-by-step instructions are available online.

For more details on each program, please check out the following resources:

Application Deadline:

The deadline to apply for each opportunity is Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

For any questions, please contact:
📧 STEP Program: Sean Pierce — sean.pierce@alaska.gov
📧 WIOA Youth Program: Leslie Vines — leslie.vines@alaska.gov

Don't miss out on these funding opportunities—apply today!

Request for Grant Application (RGA) – Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) One-Stop Operator application period has closed

Request for Grant Application (RGA) – Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) One-Stop Operator

The Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB) is seeking applications for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) One-Stop Operator grant. This funding opportunity aims to support coordinating and operating the One-Stop delivery system to ensure seamless, efficient, and high-quality workforce services.

Grant Overview

  • Funding Source: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
  • Purpose: To procure a One-Stop Operator responsible for coordinating service delivery among One-Stop partners, as outlined under WIOA regulations.
  • Eligibility: Eligible applicants include public or private organizations, nonprofit agencies, institutions of higher education, workforce development agencies, and other entities capable of managing One-Stop operations in compliance with WIOA requirements.
  • Contract Period: Begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2027.
  • Funding Periods:
    • Begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026.
    • Begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027.
  • Total Funding Available for the Contract: $400,000.00 ($200,000.00 per funding period).
    • Subject to the legislative authority, availability of federal appropriations, and allocations. Funding levels may vary depending on federal and state allocations, program performance, and other factors.

Application Timeline

  • Release Date : Monday, March 17, 2025
  • Submission Deadline : Wednesday, April 16, 2025, by 11:59 pm
  • Anticipated Notice of Award : June 1 st, 2025

How to Apply

Interested applicants must review the complete Request for Grant Application (RGA) document, which includes detailed eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and submission instructions.

Procedures for Submitting Question

  • Proposers may submit questions regarding the Request for Grant Application (RGA) via email to: jeffrey.steeprow@alaska.gov
  • All questions must be submitted no later than nine (9) business days before the RGA deadline. The deadline for submitting questions is Monday, April 7, 2025.
    • Answers to submitted questions will be compiled and shared with all proposers via email and posted on the Alaska Workforce Investment Board website at: AWIB Grant Opportunities

Contact Information

For questions or further information, please contact:
Jeff Steeprow
Alaska Workforce Investment Board
jeffrey.steeprow@alaska.gov

Last updated: March 17, 2025