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GrantNew Jersey FY2027 NJBUILD Women and Minorities in Construction Trades Program — Round 1
Atlas Opportunity Score86/100
FundingUp to $2,000,000 total for FY2027 Round 1. Competitive proposals may budget up to $15,000 per participant, including up to $11,250 in program development/training costs and $3,750 reserved for documented placement and retention outcomes.
DeadlineRequired Letter of Intent: October 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon. Full application: October 28, 2026 at 12:00 noon through IGX. Technical-assistance sessions: September 24 at 10:00 a.m. and October 6 at 1:00 p.m. The controlling NJDOL materials reviewed do not expressly state a time zone.
Required next actionConfirm lead-applicant eligibility and prior NJBUILD funding status, choose the qualifying pre-apprenticeship or pre-employment pathway, secure the required Registered Apprenticeship sponsor or employer placement partner and commitment letter, register the Authorized Official in IGX, submit the LOI by October 21 at noon, and complete the application by October 28 at noon.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 18, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity College, Community-Based Organization, Educational Institution, For-Profit Organization, Governmental Entity, Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, School or School District, Workforce Development Board
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