This department is offering up to $100 million for Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to address ongoing or emerging workforce and economic challenges. Successful applicants will provide training and career services to dislocated workers, enhancing their skill levels for reentry into the workforce. Grants of up to $8 million each will support individuals in becoming competitive for growing or high-demand employment opportunities. Funding may be impacted by unforeseen DWG needs, such as natural disasters and national emergencies, including national health crises like the opioid epidemic. Applications close on Sep 07, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 308051
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ETA-TEGL-2-18-DWG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker 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: | 57 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.277 — WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants / WIA National Emergency Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 07, 2018 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is September 7, 2018. Applications must be received no later than 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 07, 2018 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is September 7, 2018. Applications must be received no later than 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 07, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Under 20 C.F.R. 687.120(a), the following entities are eligible for Economic Transition DWGs: i. states or outlying areas, or a consortium of states; ii. Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs), or a consortium of WDBs; iii. an entity described in Section 166(c) of WIOA (relating to Indian and Native American programs); iv. other entities determined to be appropriate by the Governor of the state or outlying area involved; and v. Other entities that demonstrate to the Secretary the capability to respond effectively to circumstances relating to particular dislocations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: |
To announce the availability of up to $100 million for Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs), with funding amounts of up to $8 million for each award. This grant will enable successful applicants to address ongoing or emerging workforce and economic challenges by providing training and career services to dislocated workers seeking reentry into the workforce, increasing their skill levels to become competitive for growing or high-demand employment opportunities. Available funds for this grant could be reduced by other, unforeseen DWG funding needs, such as natural disasters and national emergencies, including national health emergencies such as the opioid crisis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Diane Easterling
Grants Specialist Email:Easterling.Diane@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 308051 Full Announcement-TEGL 2-18 -> TEGL 2-18.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Diane Easterling Grants Specialist Email: Easterling.Diane@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.277 | ETA-TEGL-2-18-DWG | Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants | PKG00244321 | Aug 08, 2018 | Sep 07, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
308051 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
308051 SF424A-1.0.pdf
308051 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
308051 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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