The USDOL-VETS is offering this grant to establish cooperative agreements for a National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) supporting the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP). Grantees will provide extensive technical assistance to those helping homeless veterans, including employers and stakeholders. Successful applicants will conduct employer outreach to increase job opportunities, identify best practices, and suggest program improvements. This initiative aims to reintegrate homeless veterans into the workforce and develop effective support systems. USDOL-VETS anticipates awarding one or two agreements, totaling up to $750,000 for Program Year 2010.
Opportunity ID: 54772
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-10-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) National Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement(s) for Program Year (PY) 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.805 — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Applicants for a Cooperative Agreement Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL or Department), Veterans Employmentand Training Service (VETS), announces a cooperative agreement competition under 38 U.S.C. Section 2021, as added by Section 5 of Public Law 10795, the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 (HVCAA). Section 2021 authorizes programs to expedite the reintegration of homeless Veterans into the labor force. In order to assist the USDOLVETS in carrying out 38 U.S.C. 2021, it is announcing the availability of funds for cooperative agreement(s) to assist in maintaining and improving upon the National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to include the Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Program (HFV/HVFP) and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP). The primary objective of the HVRP NTAC is to provide general technical assistance on Veterans homelessness programs and issues to existing and potential HVRP, HFV/HVFP, and IVTP grantees and applicants, employers, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), federal, state, and local agency partners including state and local workforce investment boards, non-profit organizations including faith-based and community organizations, the general public, and other interested stakeholders. Successful applicant(s) under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by providing general technical assistance and guidance to eligible entities to improve their programs that help homeless Veterans. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for developing, conducting, and documenting extensive outreach efforts to national, state, and local employers to increase their awareness of the HVRP, the HFV/HVFP, and the IVTP and their objectives in order to increase employment and training opportunities for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for contacting current grantees in order to identify, extract, document, and share at least twenty (20) best practicesor other case-study oriented overviews, as defined and directed by USDOL-VETS. Finally, successful applicants under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by suggesting and conducting general research and program improvement based studies, as ultimately defined and directed by USDOLVETS. Entities that are interested in assisting USDOLVETS in providing technical assistance are to be aware that the HVRP has historically received thousands of nationwide inquiries via telephone, written correspondence, and e-mail concerning homeless Veterans on an annual basis. Under the direction and supervision of USDOL-VETS, the awardee(s) will be responsible for answering a large number of these technical assistance inquiries and/or suggesting strategies for the USDOL-VETS to effectively address the issues and concerns contained within these inquiries. In addition, under the cooperative agreement(s), the awardee(s) may also be required to provide conference planning and management support and/or video or teleconferencing services via a web-based process to facilitate the distribution of information to grantees, potential grantees, and other interested parties. Successful applicants are to be aware of and will be required to assist USDOLVETS and their grantees in implementing the following primary objectives: (1) To provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless Veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force, and (2) To stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Under this solicitation for cooperative agreement(s) covering PY2010, VETS anticipates that up to $750,000 will be available for awarding cooperative agreement award(s) with a $500,000 maximum for any one award. Depending on the quality and content of the applications received, USDOLVETS anticipates awarding one (1) or two (2) cooperative agreement(s). This notice contains all of the necessary information and forms to apply for funding. The period of performance for the PY2010 cooperative agreement(s) will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. An additional two (2) option years of funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations and availability, the agencys decision to exercise the option year(s) of funding, and the awardee(s) satisfactory technical and financial performance. 5 There may be future addendums to this solicitation published on www.grants.gov and/or the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking back to www.grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-4570 Email:mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrects previously posted eligible applicants status on grants.gov synopsis page.
Eligible Applicants: Applications for funds will be accepted from non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. If claiming 501(c) (3) status, the Internal Revenue Service statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted. Entities organized under Section 501(c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code are not eligible to receive funds under this announcement. Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, Public Law 104–65, 109 Stat. 691 (2 U.S.C. 1611) prohibits instituting an award, grant, or loan of federal funds to 501(c)(4) entities that engage in lobbying. |
Jun 10, 2010 | |
| Submission deadline correction (pgs. 25, 26 & 30): All submissions (via Grants.gov or mailed-in) must be received no later than 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time on 6/24/2010. | Jun 10, 2010 | |
| Correct the Program Year period of performance indicated in the title on the full announcement to read "Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) National Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement(s) for Program Year (PY) 2010, July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011". | May 25, 2010 | |
| May 25, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-10-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) National Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement(s) for Program Year (PY) 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.805 — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Applicants for a Cooperative Agreement Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL or Department), Veterans Employmentand Training Service (VETS), announces a cooperative agreement competition under 38 U.S.C. Section 2021, as added by Section 5 of Public Law 10795, the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 (HVCAA). Section 2021 authorizes programs to expedite the reintegration of homeless Veterans into the labor force. In order to assist the USDOLVETS in carrying out 38 U.S.C. 2021, it is announcing the availability of funds for cooperative agreement(s) to assist in maintaining and improving upon the National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to include the Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Program (HFV/HVFP) and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP). The primary objective of the HVRP NTAC is to provide general technical assistance on Veterans homelessness programs and issues to existing and potential HVRP, HFV/HVFP, and IVTP grantees and applicants, employers, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), federal, state, and local agency partners including state and local workforce investment boards, non-profit organizations including faith-based and community organizations, the general public, and other interested stakeholders. Successful applicant(s) under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by providing general technical assistance and guidance to eligible entities to improve their programs that help homeless Veterans. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for developing, conducting, and documenting extensive outreach efforts to national, state, and local employers to increase their awareness of the HVRP, the HFV/HVFP, and the IVTP and their objectives in order to increase employment and training opportunities for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for contacting current grantees in order to identify, extract, document, and share at least twenty (20) best practicesor other case-study oriented overviews, as defined and directed by USDOL-VETS. Finally, successful applicants under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by suggesting and conducting general research and program improvement based studies, as ultimately defined and directed by USDOLVETS. Entities that are interested in assisting USDOLVETS in providing technical assistance are to be aware that the HVRP has historically received thousands of nationwide inquiries via telephone, written correspondence, and e-mail concerning homeless Veterans on an annual basis. Under the direction and supervision of USDOL-VETS, the awardee(s) will be responsible for answering a large number of these technical assistance inquiries and/or suggesting strategies for the USDOL-VETS to effectively address the issues and concerns contained within these inquiries. In addition, under the cooperative agreement(s), the awardee(s) may also be required to provide conference planning and management support and/or video or teleconferencing services via a web-based process to facilitate the distribution of information to grantees, potential grantees, and other interested parties. Successful applicants are to be aware of and will be required to assist USDOLVETS and their grantees in implementing the following primary objectives: (1) To provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless Veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force, and (2) To stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Under this solicitation for cooperative agreement(s) covering PY2010, VETS anticipates that up to $750,000 will be available for awarding cooperative agreement award(s) with a $500,000 maximum for any one award. Depending on the quality and content of the applications received, USDOLVETS anticipates awarding one (1) or two (2) cooperative agreement(s). This notice contains all of the necessary information and forms to apply for funding. The period of performance for the PY2010 cooperative agreement(s) will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. An additional two (2) option years of funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations and availability, the agencys decision to exercise the option year(s) of funding, and the awardee(s) satisfactory technical and financial performance. 5 There may be future addendums to this solicitation published on www.grants.gov and/or the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking back to www.grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-4570 Email:mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-10-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) National Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement(s) for Program Year (PY) 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.805 — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Applicants for a Cooperative Agreement Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL or Department), Veterans Employmentand Training Service (VETS), announces a cooperative agreement competition under 38 U.S.C. Section 2021, as added by Section 5 of Public Law 10795, the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 (HVCAA). Section 2021 authorizes programs to expedite the reintegration of homeless Veterans into the labor force. In order to assist the USDOLVETS in carrying out 38 U.S.C. 2021, it is announcing the availability of funds for cooperative agreement(s) to assist in maintaining and improving upon the National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to include the Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Program (HFV/HVFP) and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP). The primary objective of the HVRP NTAC is to provide general technical assistance on Veterans homelessness programs and issues to existing and potential HVRP, HFV/HVFP, and IVTP grantees and applicants, employers, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), federal, state, and local agency partners including state and local workforce investment boards, non-profit organizations including faith-based and community organizations, the general public, and other interested stakeholders. Successful applicant(s) under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by providing general technical assistance and guidance to eligible entities to improve their programs that help homeless Veterans. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for developing, conducting, and documenting extensive outreach efforts to national, state, and local employers to increase their awareness of the HVRP, the HFV/HVFP, and the IVTP and their objectives in order to increase employment and training opportunities for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for contacting current grantees in order to identify, extract, document, and share at least twenty (20) best practicesor other case-study oriented overviews, as defined and directed by USDOL-VETS. Finally, successful applicants under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by suggesting and conducting general research and program improvement based studies, as ultimately defined and directed by USDOLVETS. Entities that are interested in assisting USDOLVETS in providing technical assistance are to be aware that the HVRP has historically received thousands of nationwide inquiries via telephone, written correspondence, and e-mail concerning homeless Veterans on an annual basis. Under the direction and supervision of USDOL-VETS, the awardee(s) will be responsible for answering a large number of these technical assistance inquiries and/or suggesting strategies for the USDOL-VETS to effectively address the issues and concerns contained within these inquiries. In addition, under the cooperative agreement(s), the awardee(s) may also be required to provide conference planning and management support and/or video or teleconferencing services via a web-based process to facilitate the distribution of information to grantees, potential grantees, and other interested parties. Successful applicants are to be aware of and will be required to assist USDOLVETS and their grantees in implementing the following primary objectives: (1) To provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless Veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force, and (2) To stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Under this solicitation for cooperative agreement(s) covering PY2010, VETS anticipates that up to $750,000 will be available for awarding cooperative agreement award(s) with a $500,000 maximum for any one award. Depending on the quality and content of the applications received, USDOLVETS anticipates awarding one (1) or two (2) cooperative agreement(s). This notice contains all of the necessary information and forms to apply for funding. The period of performance for the PY2010 cooperative agreement(s) will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. An additional two (2) option years of funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations and availability, the agencys decision to exercise the option year(s) of funding, and the awardee(s) satisfactory technical and financial performance. 5 There may be future addendums to this solicitation published on www.grants.gov and/or the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking back to www.grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-4570 Email:mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-10-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) National Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement(s) for Program Year (PY) 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.805 — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Applicants for a Cooperative Agreement Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL or Department), Veterans Employmentand Training Service (VETS), announces a cooperative agreement competition under 38 U.S.C. Section 2021, as added by Section 5 of Public Law 10795, the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 (HVCAA). Section 2021 authorizes programs to expedite the reintegration of homeless Veterans into the labor force. In order to assist the USDOLVETS in carrying out 38 U.S.C. 2021, it is announcing the availability of funds for cooperative agreement(s) to assist in maintaining and improving upon the National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to include the Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Program (HFV/HVFP) and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP). The primary objective of the HVRP NTAC is to provide general technical assistance on Veterans homelessness programs and issues to existing and potential HVRP, HFV/HVFP, and IVTP grantees and applicants, employers, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), federal, state, and local agency partners including state and local workforce investment boards, non-profit organizations including faith-based and community organizations, the general public, and other interested stakeholders. Successful applicant(s) under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by providing general technical assistance and guidance to eligible entities to improve their programs that help homeless Veterans. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for developing, conducting, and documenting extensive outreach efforts to national, state, and local employers to increase their awareness of the HVRP, the HFV/HVFP, and the IVTP and their objectives in order to increase employment and training opportunities for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for contacting current grantees in order to identify, extract, document, and share at least twenty (20) best practicesor other case-study oriented overviews, as defined and directed by USDOL-VETS. Finally, successful applicants under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by suggesting and conducting general research and program improvement based studies, as ultimately defined and directed by USDOLVETS. Entities that are interested in assisting USDOLVETS in providing technical assistance are to be aware that the HVRP has historically received thousands of nationwide inquiries via telephone, written correspondence, and e-mail concerning homeless Veterans on an annual basis. Under the direction and supervision of USDOL-VETS, the awardee(s) will be responsible for answering a large number of these technical assistance inquiries and/or suggesting strategies for the USDOL-VETS to effectively address the issues and concerns contained within these inquiries. In addition, under the cooperative agreement(s), the awardee(s) may also be required to provide conference planning and management support and/or video or teleconferencing services via a web-based process to facilitate the distribution of information to grantees, potential grantees, and other interested parties. Successful applicants are to be aware of and will be required to assist USDOLVETS and their grantees in implementing the following primary objectives: (1) To provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless Veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force, and (2) To stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Under this solicitation for cooperative agreement(s) covering PY2010, VETS anticipates that up to $750,000 will be available for awarding cooperative agreement award(s) with a $500,000 maximum for any one award. Depending on the quality and content of the applications received, USDOLVETS anticipates awarding one (1) or two (2) cooperative agreement(s). This notice contains all of the necessary information and forms to apply for funding. The period of performance for the PY2010 cooperative agreement(s) will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. An additional two (2) option years of funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations and availability, the agencys decision to exercise the option year(s) of funding, and the awardee(s) satisfactory technical and financial performance. 5 There may be future addendums to this solicitation published on www.grants.gov and/or the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking back to www.grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-4570 Email:mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-10-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) National Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement(s) for Program Year (PY) 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.805 — Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | OASAM |
| Description: | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Applicants for a Cooperative Agreement Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL or Department), Veterans Employmentand Training Service (VETS), announces a cooperative agreement competition under 38 U.S.C. Section 2021, as added by Section 5 of Public Law 10795, the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001 (HVCAA). Section 2021 authorizes programs to expedite the reintegration of homeless Veterans into the labor force. In order to assist the USDOLVETS in carrying out 38 U.S.C. 2021, it is announcing the availability of funds for cooperative agreement(s) to assist in maintaining and improving upon the National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) to include the Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Program (HFV/HVFP) and the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP). The primary objective of the HVRP NTAC is to provide general technical assistance on Veterans homelessness programs and issues to existing and potential HVRP, HFV/HVFP, and IVTP grantees and applicants, employers, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), federal, state, and local agency partners including state and local workforce investment boards, non-profit organizations including faith-based and community organizations, the general public, and other interested stakeholders. Successful applicant(s) under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by providing general technical assistance and guidance to eligible entities to improve their programs that help homeless Veterans. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for developing, conducting, and documenting extensive outreach efforts to national, state, and local employers to increase their awareness of the HVRP, the HFV/HVFP, and the IVTP and their objectives in order to increase employment and training opportunities for homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Successful applicants under this solicitation will also be responsible for contacting current grantees in order to identify, extract, document, and share at least twenty (20) best practicesor other case-study oriented overviews, as defined and directed by USDOL-VETS. Finally, successful applicants under this solicitation will assist USDOLVETS by suggesting and conducting general research and program improvement based studies, as ultimately defined and directed by USDOLVETS. Entities that are interested in assisting USDOLVETS in providing technical assistance are to be aware that the HVRP has historically received thousands of nationwide inquiries via telephone, written correspondence, and e-mail concerning homeless Veterans on an annual basis. Under the direction and supervision of USDOL-VETS, the awardee(s) will be responsible for answering a large number of these technical assistance inquiries and/or suggesting strategies for the USDOL-VETS to effectively address the issues and concerns contained within these inquiries. In addition, under the cooperative agreement(s), the awardee(s) may also be required to provide conference planning and management support and/or video or teleconferencing services via a web-based process to facilitate the distribution of information to grantees, potential grantees, and other interested parties. Successful applicants are to be aware of and will be required to assist USDOLVETS and their grantees in implementing the following primary objectives: (1) To provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless Veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force, and (2) To stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless Veterans and Veterans at risk of homelessness. Under this solicitation for cooperative agreement(s) covering PY2010, VETS anticipates that up to $750,000 will be available for awarding cooperative agreement award(s) with a $500,000 maximum for any one award. Depending on the quality and content of the applications received, USDOLVETS anticipates awarding one (1) or two (2) cooperative agreement(s). This notice contains all of the necessary information and forms to apply for funding. The period of performance for the PY2010 cooperative agreement(s) will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. An additional two (2) option years of funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations and availability, the agencys decision to exercise the option year(s) of funding, and the awardee(s) satisfactory technical and financial performance. 5 There may be future addendums to this solicitation published on www.grants.gov and/or the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking back to www.grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-4570 Email:mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 54772 Full Announcement-1 -> appendix a sf424.pdf
Folder 54772 Full Announcement-1 -> appendix c assurances.pdf
Folder 54772 Full Announcement-1 -> appendix e revised equal treatment survey (2006).pdf
Folder 54772 Full Announcement-1 -> appendix_b_sf_424a.pdf
Folder 54772 Full Announcement-1 -> appendix_d_directcostsform.pdf
Folder 54772 Full Announcement-1 -> indirect-direct cost form appendix f.pdf
Folder 54772 Full Announcement-1 -> national tech asst center sga 10-06.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cassandra Mitchell Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-4570 Email: mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.805 | SGA-10-06 | HVRP Nat’l Technical Assistance Center Cooperative Agreement(s) | PKG00018856 | May 25, 2010 | Jun 24, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54772 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
54772 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
54772 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54772 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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