YF386022260A18
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Award Purpose
The purpose of the proposed project, Growth Opportunities, is to help young adults increase their conflict resolution skills, develop strategies to prevent and avoid violence, and help them identify career interests and attain relevant skills for employment.
Activities Performed
RecycleForce will accept referrals – fellows – from Indianapolis Gun Violence Reduction Strategy's Peacemaker Program as well as referrals that meet all GO participant referral criteria from Keys2Work, a current subcontractor for RF's YARP grant. All referred participants will participate in one or more industry-recognized credential programs, engage in work experience paying $15/hour for 200 or more hours, work with RecycleForce case managers to develop a plan of action to guide their work in the program, have access to several supportive services and educational opportunities, and work with employment specialists and job developers to secure employment to fit within any education that they choose to pursue. Follow-up services and support to ensure work and/or educational program attachment will be provided for 12 months post exit.
Deliverables
• 50% credential attainment
• 70% measurable skills gains
• 70% 2nd quarter education & employment rate
• 60% 4th quarter education & employment rate
• $5,750 median earnings at second quarter after exit
• <5% arrests for violent crimes committed after program entry
• <10% recidivism.
Intended Beneficiary
The Indianapolis community and the individual young adults and their families will be the primary beneficiaries of this project, and employers who struggle to secure workers will be secondary beneficiaries.
Subrecipient Activities
N/A
The purpose of the proposed project, Growth Opportunities, is to help young adults increase their conflict resolution skills, develop strategies to prevent and avoid violence, and help them identify career interests and attain relevant skills for employment.
Activities Performed
RecycleForce will accept referrals – fellows – from Indianapolis Gun Violence Reduction Strategy's Peacemaker Program as well as referrals that meet all GO participant referral criteria from Keys2Work, a current subcontractor for RF's YARP grant. All referred participants will participate in one or more industry-recognized credential programs, engage in work experience paying $15/hour for 200 or more hours, work with RecycleForce case managers to develop a plan of action to guide their work in the program, have access to several supportive services and educational opportunities, and work with employment specialists and job developers to secure employment to fit within any education that they choose to pursue. Follow-up services and support to ensure work and/or educational program attachment will be provided for 12 months post exit.
Deliverables
• 50% credential attainment
• 70% measurable skills gains
• 70% 2nd quarter education & employment rate
• 60% 4th quarter education & employment rate
• $5,750 median earnings at second quarter after exit
• <5% arrests for violent crimes committed after program entry
• <10% recidivism.
Intended Beneficiary
The Indianapolis community and the individual young adults and their families will be the primary beneficiaries of this project, and employers who struggle to secure workers will be secondary beneficiaries.
Subrecipient Activities
N/A
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
City Of Indianapolis,
Indiana
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Workforce was awarded
Project Grant YF386022260A18
worth $2,000,000
from the Office of Workforce Investment in July 2022 with work to be completed primarily in City Of Indianapolis Indiana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 17.270 Reentry Employment Opportunities.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Growth Opportunities.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 2/17/26
Period of Performance
7/1/22
Start Date
12/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$2.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$2.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to YF386022260A18
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
YF386022260A18
SAI Number
1630:1630:YF:23A60YF038602:1:4
Award ID URI
SAIEXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
1630GM DOL (ETA) GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Funding Office
1630WS OFFICE OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
Awardee UEI
PQJ5Q19MN7Z7
Awardee CAGE
38HW4
Performance District
IN-07
Senators
Todd Young
Mike Braun
Mike Braun
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training and Employment Service, Employment and Training Administration, Labor (016-0174) | Training and employment | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,000,000 | 100% |
Modified: 2/17/26