Synopsis

RESTART supports the advancement of workforce readiness skills and the attainment of employment for ex-offenders across three populations: youth (ages 15-17 years old), young adults (ages 18-24 years old), and adults (ages 25 years old and above). Funds will be awarded to eligible entities to develop programs to train ex-offenders for high-need American jobs and assist them in being productive contributors to the U.S. economy. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Alexander Heron at RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Response Date	Apr 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Feb 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	5,100,000
Award Floor	1,000,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

See the funding opportunity for specific eligibility requirements. National or Regional Intermediaries can be nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, that have a national or regional scope. For the purposes of this FOA, institutions of higher education are not considered National or Regional Intermediaries. Intermediaries must, in their proposal, identify sub-grantees across three or more non-contiguous metropolitan areas or rural regions. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Employment and Training Administration
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-693-2606

CFDA Program(s)

• 17.270: Reentry Employment Opportunities