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Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants
To announce the availability of up to $100 million for Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs), with funding amounts of up to $8 million for each award.
This grant will enable successful applicants to address ongoing or emerging workforce and economic challenges
by providing training and career services to dislocated workers seeking reentry into the workforce, increasing their skill levels to become competitive for growing or high-demand employment opportunities.
Available funds for this grant could be reduced by other, unforeseen DWG funding needs, such as natural disasters and national emergencies, including national health emergencies such as the opioid crisis.
This grant will enable successful applicants to address ongoing or emerging workforce and economic challenges
by providing training and career services to dislocated workers seeking reentry into the workforce, increasing their skill levels to become competitive for growing or high-demand employment opportunities.
Available funds for this grant could be reduced by other, unforeseen DWG funding needs, such as natural disasters and national emergencies, including national health emergencies such as the opioid crisis.
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $100,000,000
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $100,000,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Click on the following link to see the full text of the announcement for this funding opportunity.
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Under 20 C.F.R.
687.120(a), the following entities are eligible for Economic Transition DWGs: i.
states or outlying areas, or a consortium of states; ii.
Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs), or a consortium of WDBs; iii.
an entity described in Section 166(c) of WIOA (relating to Indian and Native American programs); iv.
other entities determined to be appropriate by the Governor of the state or outlying area involved; and v.
Other entities that demonstrate to the Secretary the capability to respond effectively to circumstances relating to particular dislocations.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={F35D3EEA-790E-663A-CEA2-ACE5B9E13A53}&path=open
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Easterling.Diane@dol.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2018-08-08
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2018-10-07
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