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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is accepting proposals for funding to support the removal of barriers to employment and reemployment for at-risk individuals including the Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) population.
The BRES Expansion Program funding will facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to increase employment for opportunity populations and hidden talent. The total funding available for this initiative is $14,625,000.
Eligible applicants include but are not limited to community-based organizations, educational institutions, Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs), private for-profit agencies, private non-profit agencies, and other established, experienced providers of the supportive services described.
Entities awarded funding under this Request for Proposal (RFP) that are not MWAs will be required to partner with a local MWA for the purpose of fiduciary responsibilities and required reporting.
The application deadline is Monday, July 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Awards will be announced September 15, 2023. The grant period is October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2025.
For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Workforce Development’s Targeted Services Division at LEO-TSDIV@michigan.gov.
All questions specifically regarding the Barrier Removal and Employment Success (BRES) Expansion, Request for Proposal (RFP), should be submitted to LEO-TSDIV@michigan.gov by 5:00 pm, June 5, 2023. Answers to all questions received will be published on this site on June 16, 2023.
The Barrier Removal and Employment Success (BRES) program supports the removal of barriers to employment and reemployment for at-risk individuals to help them secure and retain long-term, meaningful employment.
The BRES program, which is available through the state’s Michigan Works! agencies with support from other partners, provides eligible Michiganders with wrap-around services to address and eliminate barriers to employment. Those services may include assistance with transportation, housing, childcare, equipment, clothing and a variety of other supports.
Individuals interested in learning more should contact their local Michigan Works! One Stop Service Center.
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