This grant is for organizations seeking to establish specialized ‘Tiger Teams’ to address urgent challenges and accelerate recovery efforts under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Department of Labor is offering these Tiger Team Grants to foster innovative and rapid solutions for critical issues impacting communities and the economy, aligning with ARPA’s broader objectives of providing economic relief, supporting public health, and mitigating the effects of the pandemic. These grants aim to mobilize expert teams capable of delivering targeted interventions and strategic projects. Interested parties are encouraged to develop proposals that outline how their proposed ‘Tiger Team’ will contribute directly to ARPA’s goals, leveraging focused expertise and collaborative approaches. The application period closes on August 18, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 349288
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ETA-UIPL-11-23-TIGER |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement of Tiger Team Grants Funding Opportunity under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 36 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.225 — Unemployment Insurance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 18, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $77,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,965,300 |
| Award Floor: | $1,491,750 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States that have begun the Tiger Team consultative assessment by June 30, 2023, and received less than 85 percent of their funding allocation described in Attachment I to UIPL No. 02-22. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | Tiger Team GrantsĀ under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).Questions regarding this funding opportunity may be emailed to Bryana Head (head.bryana.f@dol.gov). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bryana Head
head.bryana.f@dol.gov Email:head.bryana.f@dol.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 349288 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> UIPL 11-23.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bryana Head head.bryana.f@dol.gov Email: head.bryana.f@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.225 | ETA-UIPL-11-23-TIGER | Announcement of Tiger Team Grants Funding Opportunity under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) | PKG00282559 | Jul 14, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349288 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf