This grant is for the purpose of funding Optional Demonstration projects under the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Administered by the Department of Labor, SCSEP provides subsidized, part-time community service work experience for unemployed, low-income individuals aged 55 and older. These demonstration grants specifically aim to explore and implement sector-based training approaches, equipping older adults with marketable skills aligned with current industry needs. The initiative seeks to improve employment outcomes for low-income older workers by preparing them for unsubsidized employment in high-demand sectors. The focus is on innovative strategies that can enhance participants’ employability and foster economic self-sufficiency, ultimately contributing to a skilled and inclusive workforce.
Opportunity ID: 352104
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-24-12 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Optional Demonstration Grants on Sector-Based Training for Low-Income Older Adult Workers |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.235 — Senior Community Service Employment Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 10, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible to apply for the SCSEP Sector Training Demonstration Grant funding under this FOA, applicants must be a current SCSEP National grantee, having received an award in Program Year 2020 under funding opportunity number FOA-ETA-20-09. To be eligible to receive an award for the SCSEP Sector Training Demonstration Grant funding under this FOA, the applicant must also concurrently apply to and be selected for the PY 2024 SCSEP National Grant Competition (FOA-ETA-24-11), which is a separate funding opportunity announcement that published to grants.gov in March 2024. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.workforcegps.org/events/2023/08/24/14/50/Preview-of-New-Evaluation-on-Sectoral-Training-for-Low-Income-Older-Adults |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov
SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov Email:SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 352104 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA-ETA-24-12.pdf
Folder 352104 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov Email: SCSEP.OGM@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.235 | FOA-ETA-24-12 | Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Optional Demonstration Grants on Sector-Based Training for Low-Income Older Adult Workers | PKG00285814 | Apr 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352104 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352104 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352104 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352104 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352104 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
352104 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf