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Indian and Native American Employment and Training Programs – Assistance to Unique Populations in Alaska and Hawaii
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U. S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department, or we), announces the availability of approximately $497,000 in grant funds authorized by Section 166(k) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the Indian and Native American Employment
and Training Program – Assistance to Unique Populations in Alaska and Hawaii.
This program is intended to support entities with demonstrated experience and expertise in developing and implementing employment and training programs for the unique populations who reside in Alaska or Hawaii.
This funding opportunity will focus on developing programs designed to strengthen learning opportunities for Native Hawaiian and/or Alaska Native youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 to develop the skills needed to be prepared for jobs in high-growth, in-demand occupations and industries.
The base period of performance is 12 months with an anticipated start date of April 1, 201 7. Grant awards will be made for an initial base period of one year, with up to two additional option years contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory progress towards achieving the goals and objectives of the grant.
This performance period includes all necessary implementation and start-up activities.
This program is intended to support entities with demonstrated experience and expertise in developing and implementing employment and training programs for the unique populations who reside in Alaska or Hawaii.
This funding opportunity will focus on developing programs designed to strengthen learning opportunities for Native Hawaiian and/or Alaska Native youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 to develop the skills needed to be prepared for jobs in high-growth, in-demand occupations and industries.
The base period of performance is 12 months with an anticipated start date of April 1, 201 7. Grant awards will be made for an initial base period of one year, with up to two additional option years contingent on the availability of funds and satisfactory progress towards achieving the goals and objectives of the grant.
This performance period includes all necessary implementation and start-up activities.
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $497,000
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $497,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Public/State Controlled or Private Institution of Higher Education Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized) Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization Nonprofit Organization with IRS 501(c)(3) Status Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions A consortium of eligible entities which meets the legal requirements for a consortium described in 20 C.F.R.
684.200 (a) and (e).
Among eligible applicants listed above, the applicant agency or organization must serve unique populations who reside in Alaska or Hawaii and also demonstrate experience and expertise in developing and implementing job training programs and workforce development activities to serve such populations.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Marc PurvisGrants Management Specialist
Agency Email Description:
Purvis.Marc@dol.gov
Agency Email:
Purvis.Marc@dol.gov
Date Posted:
2017-03-09
Application Due Date:
2017-04-07
Archive Date:
2017-05-07
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