The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Youth Services grant is designed to support organizations that help young farmworkers gain employment skills and job opportunities. This grant offers additional funding for existing NFJP grantees to enhance their youth services in Program Year 2026.
Who it's for: This grant is for current NFJP grantees who are looking to expand their services to young farmworkers. If your organization is already involved with NFJP and focuses on employment and training services for youth, you may qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a current NFJP grantee
- Proposing services outside the employment category
- Missing the application deadline
- Requesting more than $300,000
What You May Need
- Current NFJP grantee status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Evidence of past program success
- Organizational financial statements
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Staff resumes or qualifications
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure your organization is a current NFJP grantee
- Follow federal guidelines for employment programs
- Adhere to the $300,000 maximum funding limit
- Submit all required documents by the deadline
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted, but this grant is specifically intended for current NFJP grantees who wish to apply for additional funding to enhance their youth services. Organizations must be involved in providing employment and training services to young farmworkers.
Overview
This grant is for current NFJP grantees who are looking to expand their services to young farmworkers. If your organization is already involved with NFJP and focuses on employment and training services for youth, you may qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a current NFJP grantee
- Proposing services outside the employment category
- Missing the application deadline
- Requesting more than $300,000
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to develop and implement programs that provide employment and training services to young farmworkers. This could include job placement services, skills training, and other activities that help youth gain meaningful employment.
Total Program Funding
$925,200
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 20, 2026(7 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify current NFJP grantee status
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather evidence of past program success
- Ensure registration with SAM is up to date
- Obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Collect letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile staff resumes or qualifications
- Review compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by June 20, 2026