Disability Employment Initiative Grants
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), in coordination with the Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), announces the availability of approximately $15 million in grant funds authorized by Section171 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) for the Round V Disability
Employment Initiative (DEI).
We expect to fund approximately eight grants, ranging from $ 1. 5 million to $ 2. 5 million each.
Applicants may apply for up to $ 2. 5 million.
We expect to fund approximately eight grants, ranging from $ 1. 5 million to $ 2. 5 million each.
Applicants may apply for up to $ 2. 5 million.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Grants.gov
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The lead applicant must be the state workforce agency (SWA) that is eligible for funding under Title I of the WIA and for funding under the Wagner-Peyser Act.
The SWA and its Local Workforce Investment Board(s) (LWIB), identified as a required partner for this project, must be involved in existing career pathways systems, programs, and partnerships.
See Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility details.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
nguyen.cam@dol.gov
Date Posted:
2014-05-27
Application Due Date:
2014-07-08
Archive Date:
2014-08-07
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