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FY 2026 Job Placement and Training-Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment); Solicitation of Proposals

Interior Department·Government

AI Summary

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is soliciting proposals for a grant pilot program to support Tribal workforce development strategies in construction, infrastructure trades, and emerging technology sectors, including advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, artificial intelligence, and STEM-based workforce training.

Deadline
Not specified
Value
Not specified
Location
US
Contract
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Remote
Not specified
Source
federal-register
Posted
July 13, 2026
Team Size
Not specified
Eligibility
Tribal workforce development

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artificial intelligencedronegeospatial systemsSTEM

Full Description

FY 2026 Job Placement and Training-Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment); Solicitation of Proposals Through this notice, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Services (OIS), Division of Workforce Development (DWD), Job Placement and Training announces a forthcoming FY 2026 Job Placement and Training discretionary grant pilot program titled, "Native American Technology and Manufacturing Grant Pilot Program-- (IGNITE: Indigenous Growth in New & Innovative Trade Employment)" Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tribal workforce development strategies preparing Tribal participants for employment in construction and infrastructure trades and emerging technology sectors, including advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, artificial intelligence, drone and geospatial systems, and STEM-based workforce training. Action: Notice.