Program Resources

News & Information

FY 2024 NOFO:

• Press Release: U.S. Department of Commerce Announces New $25 Million Good Jobs Challenge Notice of Funding Opportunity

American Rescue Plan:

• Press Release: U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Winners of American Rescue Plan $500 Million Good Jobs Challenge to Expand Employment Opportunities

• Press Release: U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Strong Response to the Good Jobs Challenge, Demonstrating Applicants’ Commitment to Creating New Opportunities for America’s Workforce

• Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Announces $3 Billion Investment in America’s Communities

• Blog: EDA’s Good Jobs Challenge Puts Thousands of Americans to Work

• Blog: Three Spheres of Equity in Workforce Development Programs

• Blog: EDA Partners With Jobs for the Future to Launch Good Jobs Challenge Community of Practice

FY 2024 Applicant Planning Resources

• FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge Notice of Funding Opportunity (via EDGE)

• FY 2024 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO Text (PDF) 

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

• One Page Program Summary (PDF)

• Optional Budget Narrative and Staffing Plan Template (XLSX)

• Resource Guide (PDF)

• Application Checklist (PDF)

Webinars

• VIDEO: FY 24 Good Jobs Challenge Technical Assistance Webinar (Slide deck, PDF) (8/22/2024)

• VIDEO: FY 24 Good Jobs Challenge NOFO Stakeholder Overview Recording & Presentation (Slide deck, PPTX) (8/8/2024)