The Department of Employment Services' American Job Centers at DOES headquarters, 4058 Minnesota Ave NE, and 899 North Capitol St NE will be open Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10 am. The American Job Center at 2201 Shannon Pl SE will be closed. All classes and trainings at DOES and the DC Infrastructure Academy are also canceled. Online services will continue as scheduled. Residents are encouraged to file unemployment insurance claims online at DOES.
Grant Opportunities
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) is issuing this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to announce its intent to solicit multiple grant applications for opportunities to support Workforce Development Innovation Initiatives.
The purpose of the grants is to support innovative workforce development solutions for residents of the District of Columbia (District) to increase their success rate of attaining and sustaining employment that forges a path to the middle class and further stimulates the District’s economy.
The purpose of the grants is to support innovative workforce development solutions for residents of the District of Columbia (District) to increase their success rate of attaining and sustaining employment that forges a path to the middle class and further stimulates the District’s economy.
- NOFA - FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAREER READY EARLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (CRESP) GRANT
- NOFA - FISCAL YEAR 2025 OFFICE OF YOUTH PROGRAMS RESEARCH GRANT
- Frequently Asked Questions about the FY 2025 Office of Youth Programs Research Grant
- NOFA - DOES College Fellowship Program
- RFA - FY25 DOES College Fellowship Program Grant
- RFA - FY25 Office of Youth Programs Research Grant
- RFA - FY25 Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant