Solicitation: 202606099 Community Workforce Connections Program FY 2027

The State of Maine seeks community‑based nonprofit organizations to partner with the Department of Labor in delivering peer‑navigation, career support, and connections to sustainable job opportunities for unemployed and underemployed Mainers. The award will fund a three‑year program (Nov 2026‑Oct 2029) that includes outreach, case management, linkage to state employment programs, basic‑needs assistance, and a systemic‑barriers analysis. Applicants must submit a detailed project design, demonstrate experience with at least three qualifying examples, provide an organizational chart for the primary applicant, and include letters of commitment from any subcontractors. Quarterly performance, narrative, and financial reports are required, and all services are provided at no cost to participants. • Deliver peer‑navigation and case‑management services to target populations. • Coordinate referrals to Maine Career Centers, apprenticeship programs, and other workforce resources. • Collect and report KPI data quarterly, and submit a final close‑out report. • Provide an organizational chart for the primary nonprofit and obtain subcontractor commitment letters.