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New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM)

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-07

About This Grant

The United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration and Office of Disability Employment Policy (USDOL ETA ODEP) awarded NYSDOL ETM Funding to develop strategies to assist youth and young adults with disabilities ? particularly in underserved communities ? in successfully transitioning into the workforce. The primary goals of the ETM Demonstration Grants are to improve the employment outcomes of multiply marginalized people with disabilities, specifically youth and young adults with disabilities (Y&YAD), as well as to increase states? capacity to develop innovative employment strategies for underserved Y&YAD and their families.

Grant Summary

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) is a Labor grant providing up to $6.8M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

educationworkforce

Eligibility

  • The ETM Demonstration Grants are intended to provide underserved youth with disabilities, ages 14 to 24 with comprehensive employment services designed to meet their holistic needs. The proposed target populations for this grant are Y&YAD who are: ? Youth participating in, eligible for, or potentially eligible for WIOA Title I Youth programs, ? Youth participating in, eligible for, or potentially eligible for DOL youth services and programs, ? Youth participating in, eligible for, or potentially eligible for VR services, or ? Youth participating in, eligible for, or potentially eligible for federal disability benefits.

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $6.8M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) from Labor, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Labor before the deadline.
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New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM)?

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) is offered by Labor and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) provide?

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) provides up to $6.8M per award from Labor. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) deadline?

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Labor, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM)?

To apply for New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Employment Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Labor.