Fiscal Year 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO

EDA will support sectoral partnerships that train and place workers in good jobs and advance industries in key technologies that fortify the economic and national security of the United States and advance the competitiveness of the applicant’s region. To satisfy that objective, EDA anticipates making approximately 5-8 awards to backbone organizations totaling up to $25 million for training design and implementation. These awards will range from $1 million to $8 million. To compete for these awards, this NOFO requires applicants to propose sectoral partnerships that advance a key technology focus area (KTFA). Sectoral partnerships affiliated with a Tech Hub designee will be given benefits of that designation in this NOFO in both the merit evaluation of applications and as a selection factor. Further, awards from this NOFO will prioritize sectoral partnerships that include worker voice in design and execution through partnerships with labor unions or worker-serving organizations, and will prioritize aiding workers in fields impacted by changes in technology, and supporting their transition into good jobs.

Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for full information on how to apply.