The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is offering approximately $98.5 million through the Workforce Innovation Fund. This grant is designed to support the development and implementation of innovative approaches in the design and delivery of employment and training services across the nation. The core purpose of these funds is to achieve long-term, sustainable improvements in the overall performance of the public workforce system. This initiative aims to significantly enhance outcomes for job seeker and employer customers by fostering more effective and cost-efficient service models. Ultimately, the grant seeks to drive meaningful advancements in how workforce development is managed and delivered.
Opportunity ID: 135594
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-DFA-PY-11-05 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Innovation Fund |
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: | 17.283 — Workforce Innovation Fund |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Dec 22, 2011 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2012 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2012 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is March 22, 2012. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2012 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is March 22, 2012. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time. |
Archive Date: | Apr 21, 2012 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $98,500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible institutions are: (i) State Workforce Agencies; (ii) Local Workforce Investment Boards; (iii) entities eligible to apply for WIA Section 166 grants; (iv) consortia of State Workforce Agencies; (v) consortia of Local Workforce Investment Boards; and (vi) consortia of entities eligible to apply for WIA Section 166 grants. See Section III of the SGA for requirements for each of these applicant types. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
Description: | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), announces the availability of approximately $98.5 million in Workforce Innovation Fund grants authorized by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 112-10). These funds support innovative approaches to the design and delivery of employment and training services that generate long-term improvements in the performance of the public workforce system, both in terms of outcomes for job seeker and employer customers and cost-effectiveness. |
Link to Additional Information: | DOL ETA Find Grants |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-3968 Email:Ferro.Ariam@dol.gov |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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This amendment to the SGA announces an Administrative Flexibility webinar, offers clarification to two sets of Frequently Asked Questions posted on the Workforce Innovation Fund website, inserts additional text after Section III.A.1.vi of the SGA, and replaces text in Section V.A.6 of the SGA. Please see Amendment One for more details. | Jan 30, 2012 | |
Jan 30, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-DFA-PY-11-05 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Innovation Fund |
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: | 17.283 — Workforce Innovation Fund |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Dec 22, 2011 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2012 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2012 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is March 22, 2012. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time. |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2012 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is March 22, 2012. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time. |
Archive Date: | Apr 21, 2012 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $98,500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible institutions are: (i) State Workforce Agencies; (ii) Local Workforce Investment Boards; (iii) entities eligible to apply for WIA Section 166 grants; (iv) consortia of State Workforce Agencies; (v) consortia of Local Workforce Investment Boards; and (vi) consortia of entities eligible to apply for WIA Section 166 grants. See Section III of the SGA for requirements for each of these applicant types. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
Description: | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), announces the availability of approximately $98.5 million in Workforce Innovation Fund grants authorized by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 112-10). These funds support innovative approaches to the design and delivery of employment and training services that generate long-term improvements in the performance of the public workforce system, both in terms of outcomes for job seeker and employer customers and cost-effectiveness. |
Link to Additional Information: | DOL ETA Find Grants |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-3968 Email:Ferro.Ariam@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-DFA-PY-11-05 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Innovation Fund |
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: | 17.283 — Workforce Innovation Fund |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2012 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2012 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is March 22, 2012. Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Eastern Time. |
Archive Date: | Apr 21, 2012 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $98,500,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible institutions are: (i) State Workforce Agencies; (ii) Local Workforce Investment Boards; (iii) entities eligible to apply for WIA Section 166 grants; (iv) consortia of State Workforce Agencies; (v) consortia of Local Workforce Investment Boards; and (vi) consortia of entities eligible to apply for WIA Section 166 grants. See Section III of the SGA for requirements for each of these applicant types. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
Description: | The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), announces the availability of approximately $98.5 million in Workforce Innovation Fund grants authorized by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (P.L. 112-10). These funds support innovative approaches to the design and delivery of employment and training services that generate long-term improvements in the performance of the public workforce system, both in terms of outcomes for job seeker and employer customers and cost-effectiveness. |
Link to Additional Information: | DOL ETA Find Grants |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-3968 Email:Ferro.Ariam@dol.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 135594 Full Announcement-1 -> sga-dfa-py-11-05.pdf
Folder 135594 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment One 1 -> wif_amendment_one.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Ariam Ferro Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-3968 Email: Ferro.Ariam@dol.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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17.283 | PKG00089612 | Dec 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
135594 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
135594 Other-1.1.pdf
135594 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
135594 Project-1.1.pdf
135594 Budget-1.1.pdf
135594 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
135594 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf