Career Pathways
About This Grant
Funded through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant, the Career Pathways program links educational and occupational training to subsequent employment through educational programs. Training is combined with support services to enable eligible participants to advance both to higher levels of education and to higher wage jobs in targeted occupational sectors.
Grant Summary
Career Pathways is a Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) grant providing up to $1.4M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Services are provided to TANF-eligible recipients of Temporary Assistance (TA), and to individuals not in receipt of TA who meet TANF eligibility requirements including having income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. All recipients must be age 16 and older.
How to Apply
Up to $1.4M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Career Pathways from Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) before the deadline.
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Career Pathways: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Career Pathways?
Career Pathways is offered by Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) 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 Career Pathways provide?
Career Pathways provides up to $1.4M per award from Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). 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 Career Pathways deadline?
Career Pathways accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Career Pathways?
To apply for Career Pathways, 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 Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).