NRF Foundation Retail Training Fund powered by PepsiCo Foundation
Introduction
Request for Proposals
The NRF Foundation invites proposals from qualified organizations to participate in the NRF Foundation Retail Training Fund, powered by the PepsiCo Foundation. The NRF Foundation will provide selected partners with access to its RISE Up training and credentialing program and capacity grants to support implementation.
Selected partners will deliver high-quality training experiences that align with workforce needs while supporting participants in achieving industry-recognized certifications.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please direct any questions about this Request for Proposals to Marisa Mitchell, [email protected].
Description
The NRF Foundation is part of the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association. The NRF Foundation provides access to the education and opportunities needed for successful retail careers, helping people build better lives and stronger communities.
Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $5.3 trillion to annual GDP and supporting more than one in four U.S. jobs — 55 million working Americans. The industry continues to grow and evolve making retail a place where talent of all types and from all parts of the U.S. can start, build and accelerate a rewarding career.
The NRF Foundation Retail Training Fund provides organizations serving active job seekers with access to the NRF Foundation RISE Up training and credentialing program and capacity grants to support implementation to help prepare job seekers for roles in the retail industry, and beyond, by equipping job seekers with industry-recognized credentials.
Selected organizations will be required to collect and report on job training, job readiness, and job placement data for all participants. Reporting on participant success stories and employer partnerships is also required. The NRF Foundation will actively collect and curate participant success stories and employer partnership success stories throughout the program to share publicly through reports, social media, and other communication channels. These stories will highlight innovative collaborations, measurable outcomes, and individual and organizational achievements.
Qualifications
Eligible Participants
The NRF Foundation Retail Training Fund is open to U.S. 501(c)3 organizations or public institutions serving active job seekers, including:
Young adults (18-24) entering the workforce
Adults seeking career transitions or re-entry
Underemployed adults seeking advancement opportunities
Veterans transitioning to civilian careers
Selection Process
Potential awards include access for up to 200 job seekers to enroll in the NRF Foundation RISE Up training and credentialing program and capacity grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to support implementation.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The period of performance is one year from execution of grant contract.