PURPOSE
Rogue Workforce Partnership (RWP) is seeking qualified organizations to stand up a construction pre-trades training program; we will also consider proposals that cover construction and manufacturing pre-trades. This opportunity aims to create pathways to family-wage careers for underserved communities, including adult learners, dislocated workers, and youth.
FUNDING
Through this award, funded by the Future Ready/Prosperity 10K ARPA initiative, we envision supporting one training/service provider with a maximum total award limit of $249,999 and the possibility of second round funding. Budget evaluations will prioritize reasonable cost comparisons, recognizing that expenses may fluctuate across various training programs.
PROGRAM FOCUS
This focus of the Future Ready/Prosperity 10,000 ARPA program is to strengthen the public workforce system by expanding access to career counseling, support services, and industry-recognized credentials. It prioritizes equitable access for all populations, targets a 50% participation rate by women, and strives for an 80% program completion rate. The program’s goal is to secure employment for at least 75% of participants, ensuring that 75% of employed individuals earn a minimum of $17 per hour.
APPLICATION DETAILS
REQUIREMENTS
The selected training provider will receive the monetary award to establish a construction pre-trades training program, which may include pre-trades tools and equipment.
RWP will distribute the funds to community-based organizations, educational institutions, labor organizations, and other workforce service providers. Funds can be used to provide the following:
- Career coaching, occupational training and job placement services
- Support targeted recruitment and engagement efforts
- Provide opportunities to earn industry-recognized certificates and credentials through work-based learning experiences
CAPACITY-BUILDING
This grant offers a unique opportunity for capacity-building by supporting innovative training or workforce service programs that may not yet be fully operational. With these funds, aspiring training providers can turn their visionary concepts into reality, unlocking the potential to bridge workforce gaps and empower individuals with valuable skills and credentials.
KEY DATES
April 8 – Application Opens
April 16 – Bidder’s Session 1PM
May 6 – Application closes 5PM PST; no late submissions will be considered
June 2024 – Award Notification
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO STRATEGIZE AND PLAN FUTURE READY/PROSPERITY 10K ARPA PROJECTS THROUGH MARCH 30, 2026
BIDDERS SESSIONS/FAQ
A bidder’s session will be held on Tuesday, April 16 at 1PM. At this time, Rogue Workforce Partnership staff will be available to answer any questions related to the grant and provide technical assistance to any organization struggling with the RFQQ. This session will be recorded and a link will be posted to this page shortly after. If you are unable to attend, please submit any questions you might have using the link below.
Please note that the nature of this competitive proposal process prevents us from answering individual questions or conducting one-on-one meetings with potential bidders. If you would like to submit an additional question, please note that all questions received at that time will be made public in their entirety. We will post all questions and inquiries, along with our responses, on our website to ensure that all potential bidders have access to the same information.