This grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration offers approximately $10 million for Older Worker Demonstration Grants. These grants aim to develop talent development models for older workers in high growth industries. The program focuses on providing training and services to individuals aged 55 and older to secure employment in high-demand sectors. Applicants must participate in regional efforts for a strong economy. Eligible entities are encouraged to apply, with awards ranging from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Closing date for applications is February 19, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 44478
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SGA-DFA-PY-08-06 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Older Worker Demonstration |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B High Growth Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2009 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is February 19, 2009. Applications must be received at the address below no later than 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) if submitted by hard-copy. Applications submitted through http://www.grants.gov must be successfully submitted by February 19, 2009, 11:59:59 pm (Eastern Time) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2009 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is February 19, 2009. Applications must be received at the address below no later than 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) if submitted by hard-copy. Applications submitted through http://www.grants.gov must be successfully submitted by February 19, 2009, 11:59:59 pm (Eastern Time) |
| Archive Date: | Mar 21, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The preferred applicant for this solicitation is a legal entity that represents the local workforce investment system as follows: • A Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB), as established under Section 117 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) (Pub. L. 105–220), that has been incorporated; or • In areas where the LWIB is not incorporated, the legal entity that serves as the fiscal agent for the local workforce investment area. Other applicants for this solicitation may include: • A non-LWIB entity with the concurrence from the LWIB (this would require evidence of the board’s support and involvement in the project along with a letter of concurrence). • All other applicants without a letter of concurrence from the LWIB (such applicants must demonstrate how the proposed activities will be connected to the region’s talent and economic development strategies, including improvement of services to older workers through the LWIB). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announces the availability of approximately $10 million in funds for Older Worker Demonstration Grants. These grants will be awarded though a competitive process as a part of the High Growth Job Training Initiative (HGJTI). The grants are intended to address the workforce challenges facing older individuals by developing models for talent development in regional economies that recognize older workers as a valuable labor pool and include employment and training strategies to retain and/or connect older workers to jobs in high growth, high demand industries critical to the regional economy. Grants awarded under the Older Worker Demonstration should focus on providing training and related services for individuals age 55 and older that result in employment and advancement opportunities in high growth industries and economic sectors. The proposed strategies must take place in the context of regional talent development efforts designed to contribute to a strong regional economy, and must be developed and implemented by a strategic regional partnership. The preferred eligible applicants for this solicitation are entities that represent the local workforce investment system, but other entities may apply. It is anticipated that the number of awards will range from 10 to 13, with award amounts ranging from $750,000 to $1,000,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Older Worker Demonstration SGA-DFA-PY-08-06 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melissa Abdullah
Grants Management Specialist Phone 2026933346 Email:Abdullah.Melissa@dol.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 44478 Full Announcement-1 -> SGA-DFA-PY-08-06.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melissa Abdullah Grants Management Specialist Phone 2026933346 Email: Abdullah.Melissa@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.268 | PKG00009789 | Dec 19, 2008 | Feb 19, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44478 SF424-2.0.pdf
44478 Project-1.1.pdf
44478 Budget-1.1.pdf
44478 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
44478 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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