This department is offering the H-1B Ready to Work Partnership grants to provide long-term unemployed workers with counseling, training, and services leading to rapid employment in occupations utilizing H-1B visas. Grants range from $3 million to $10 million, with a total of approximately $150 million available. Public and private partnerships involving the workforce investment system, training providers, and business groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants must include at least three engaged employers to be considered. Grant effectiveness will be evaluated through a national assessment by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Opportunity ID: 251554
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-DFA-PY-13-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | H1-B READY TO WORK PARTNERSHIP GRANTS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 20, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is June 19, 2014. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is June 19, 2014. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for consideration, applications must include at least one representative of each of the following three types of entities: a) the workforce investment system; b) education and training providers; and c) business-related nonprofit organizations, organizations functioning as workforce intermediaries for the expressed purpose of serving the needs of businesses, consortia of businesses, or businesses. See SGA Section III for complete eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (We, DOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $150 million in funds for the H-1B Ready to Work Partnership (Ready to Work) grant program. The Department expects to fund approximately 20-30 grants with individual grant amounts ranging from $3 million to $10 million. This grant program is designed to provide long-term unemployed workers with individualized counseling, training and supportive and specialized services leading to rapid employment in occupations and industries for which employers use H-1B visas to hire foreign workers. A small percentage of other unemployed and/or incumbent workers may also be served through this program. These grants are financed by a user fee paid by employers to bring foreign workers into the United States under the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. This program was authorized under Section 414 (c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), as amended (29 USC 2916a). Grant awards will be made only to the extent that funds are available. Grants will be awarded to the lead applicant of a public and private partnership of entities that includes: the workforce investment system; training providers, such as community colleges and community-based and faith-based organizations; and, business and business-related groups, trade associations, nonprofit business or industry, organizations functioning as workforce intermediaries for the expressed purpose of serving the needs of businesses, individual businesses, or consortia of businesses. As a pre-condition to be considered for Ready to Work funding, there must be at least three employers or a regional industry association consisting of at least three employers who are actively engaged in the project. Additional partners that reflect the character and resources of the local or regional economy and the community are strongly encouraged. Finally, the department is committed to producing strong evidence on the effectiveness of the grantee programs and full participation in any national evaluation initiated by DOL is a condition of all grants awarded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kia Mason
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-2606 Email:Mason.Kia@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This amendment to the SGA revises the link to the Prospective Applicant webinar; adds language to Section III.E; revises Section IV.B.3.a, Section IV.E.6 and Section V.A.2.ii. Please see Amendment One for complete details. | May 20, 2014 | |
| May 20, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-DFA-PY-13-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | H1-B READY TO WORK PARTNERSHIP GRANTS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 20, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is June 19, 2014. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is June 19, 2014. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for consideration, applications must include at least one representative of each of the following three types of entities: a) the workforce investment system; b) education and training providers; and c) business-related nonprofit organizations, organizations functioning as workforce intermediaries for the expressed purpose of serving the needs of businesses, consortia of businesses, or businesses. See SGA Section III for complete eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (We, DOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $150 million in funds for the H-1B Ready to Work Partnership (Ready to Work) grant program. The Department expects to fund approximately 20-30 grants with individual grant amounts ranging from $3 million to $10 million. This grant program is designed to provide long-term unemployed workers with individualized counseling, training and supportive and specialized services leading to rapid employment in occupations and industries for which employers use H-1B visas to hire foreign workers. A small percentage of other unemployed and/or incumbent workers may also be served through this program. These grants are financed by a user fee paid by employers to bring foreign workers into the United States under the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. This program was authorized under Section 414 (c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), as amended (29 USC 2916a). Grant awards will be made only to the extent that funds are available. Grants will be awarded to the lead applicant of a public and private partnership of entities that includes: the workforce investment system; training providers, such as community colleges and community-based and faith-based organizations; and, business and business-related groups, trade associations, nonprofit business or industry, organizations functioning as workforce intermediaries for the expressed purpose of serving the needs of businesses, individual businesses, or consortia of businesses. As a pre-condition to be considered for Ready to Work funding, there must be at least three employers or a regional industry association consisting of at least three employers who are actively engaged in the project. Additional partners that reflect the character and resources of the local or regional economy and the community are strongly encouraged. Finally, the department is committed to producing strong evidence on the effectiveness of the grantee programs and full participation in any national evaluation initiated by DOL is a condition of all grants awarded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kia Mason
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-2606 Email:Mason.Kia@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-DFA-PY-13-07 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | H1-B READY TO WORK PARTNERSHIP GRANTS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is June 19, 2014. Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for consideration, applications must include at least one representative of each of the following three types of entities: a) the workforce investment system; b) education and training providers; and c) business-related nonprofit organizations, organizations functioning as workforce intermediaries for the expressed purpose of serving the needs of businesses, consortia of businesses, or businesses. See SGA Section III for complete eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (We, DOL, or the Department), announces the availability of approximately $150 million in funds for the H-1B Ready to Work Partnership (Ready to Work) grant program. The Department expects to fund approximately 20-30 grants with individual grant amounts ranging from $3 million to $10 million. This grant program is designed to provide long-term unemployed workers with individualized counseling, training and supportive and specialized services leading to rapid employment in occupations and industries for which employers use H-1B visas to hire foreign workers. A small percentage of other unemployed and/or incumbent workers may also be served through this program. These grants are financed by a user fee paid by employers to bring foreign workers into the United States under the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. This program was authorized under Section 414 (c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), as amended (29 USC 2916a). Grant awards will be made only to the extent that funds are available. Grants will be awarded to the lead applicant of a public and private partnership of entities that includes: the workforce investment system; training providers, such as community colleges and community-based and faith-based organizations; and, business and business-related groups, trade associations, nonprofit business or industry, organizations functioning as workforce intermediaries for the expressed purpose of serving the needs of businesses, individual businesses, or consortia of businesses. As a pre-condition to be considered for Ready to Work funding, there must be at least three employers or a regional industry association consisting of at least three employers who are actively engaged in the project. Additional partners that reflect the character and resources of the local or regional economy and the community are strongly encouraged. Finally, the department is committed to producing strong evidence on the effectiveness of the grantee programs and full participation in any national evaluation initiated by DOL is a condition of all grants awarded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kia Mason
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-2606 Email:Mason.Kia@dol.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 251554 Full Announcement-1 -> ready to work sga-dfa-py-13-07.pdf
Folder 251554 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment One 1 -> SGA-DFA-PY-13-07 Amendment One Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kia Mason Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-2606 Email: Mason.Kia@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.268 | PKG00192992 | Feb 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
251554 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
251554 Other-1.1.pdf
251554 Project-1.1.pdf
251554 Budget-1.1.pdf
251554 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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