YF395322360A24
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Award Purpose:
Goodwill® LifeLaunch: Growth Opportunities (GO) will prepare justice-involved young adults for work and careers through placement in paid work experiences and delivery of other critically needed supports, including wrap-around supportive services; violence prevention, mentorship, conflict resolution, and leadership development training; mentorships; education and occupational skills development; and job search and placement services.
Activities Performed:
GO will help young adults interrupt their involvement with the justice system by focusing on their strengths and goals; increasing their skills and competencies; gaining an understanding of local labor markets, employment opportunities, and career opportunities; earning while learning through work experience opportunities; and entering and retaining employment.
Deliverables:
• Not more than 5 percent of participants will be arrested for violent crimes.
• Not more than 10 percent of participants will recidivate within 12 months of release.
• At least 50 percent of participants will earn a high school diploma or equivalent and/or recognized postsecondary credentials.
• At least 70 percent of participants will demonstrate measurable skill gains as a result of education and training activities.
• At least 70 percent of participants who enter employment will remain employed in the second quarter after exit, and 60 percent will be employed in the fourth quarter.
• Employed participants will achieve median earnings averaging $5,750 in the second quarter after exit.
Intended Beneficiary:
A) The eligible young adults who enroll in the program;
B) Their families;
C) The employers that hire them;
D) The justice systems that experience reduced arrests and recidivism;
E) The overall target communities, which experience increased safety and the addition of residents who care for themselves and their families and contribute to economic growth.
Subrecipient Activities:
Five local Goodwill organizations will provide direct participant services leading to 100 percent achievement of WIOA and REO performance indicator goals. They will manage all partner relationships and recruit new partners to contribute to grant goals.
Goodwill® LifeLaunch: Growth Opportunities (GO) will prepare justice-involved young adults for work and careers through placement in paid work experiences and delivery of other critically needed supports, including wrap-around supportive services; violence prevention, mentorship, conflict resolution, and leadership development training; mentorships; education and occupational skills development; and job search and placement services.
Activities Performed:
GO will help young adults interrupt their involvement with the justice system by focusing on their strengths and goals; increasing their skills and competencies; gaining an understanding of local labor markets, employment opportunities, and career opportunities; earning while learning through work experience opportunities; and entering and retaining employment.
Deliverables:
• Not more than 5 percent of participants will be arrested for violent crimes.
• Not more than 10 percent of participants will recidivate within 12 months of release.
• At least 50 percent of participants will earn a high school diploma or equivalent and/or recognized postsecondary credentials.
• At least 70 percent of participants will demonstrate measurable skill gains as a result of education and training activities.
• At least 70 percent of participants who enter employment will remain employed in the second quarter after exit, and 60 percent will be employed in the fourth quarter.
• Employed participants will achieve median earnings averaging $5,750 in the second quarter after exit.
Intended Beneficiary:
A) The eligible young adults who enroll in the program;
B) Their families;
C) The employers that hire them;
D) The justice systems that experience reduced arrests and recidivism;
E) The overall target communities, which experience increased safety and the addition of residents who care for themselves and their families and contribute to economic growth.
Subrecipient Activities:
Five local Goodwill organizations will provide direct participant services leading to 100 percent achievement of WIOA and REO performance indicator goals. They will manage all partner relationships and recruit new partners to contribute to grant goals.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Maryland
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Goodwill Industries International was awarded
Goodwill® LifeLaunch: Growth Opportunities (GO)
Project Grant YF395322360A24
worth $4,000,000
from the Office of Workforce Investment in February 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Maryland 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
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 1/13/25
Period of Performance
2/1/23
Start Date
7/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$4.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for YF395322360A24
Transaction History
Modifications to YF395322360A24
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
YF395322360A24
SAI Number
1630:1630:YF:24A60YF039532:1:3
Award ID URI
SAIEXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Other
Awarding Office
1630GM DOL (ETA) GRANTS MANAGEMENT
Funding Office
1630WS OFFICE OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
Awardee UEI
Q6WETT52SJP8
Awardee CAGE
4GTF8
Performance District
MD-90
Senators
Benjamin Cardin
Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
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) | $4,000,000 | 100% |
Modified: 1/13/25