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National Dislocated Worker Grant Program for Disaster and Employment Recovery Services

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking applications for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program to support employment and training services for individuals affected by disasters or major economic disruptions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Program Overview: - National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program - Two grant types: - Disaster Recovery DWGs: Fund temporary employment for disaster cleanup, recovery, and humanitarian assistance - Employment Recovery DWGs: Expand capacity to serve dislocated workers after mass layoffs, plant closures, or increased demand among dislocated Armed Forces members - Eligible Applicants: - States, outlying areas, Indian tribal governments, local workforce development boards, and other entities as defined by WIOA - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $300,000,000 - Individual awards: $150,000 to $10,000,000 - Notable Requirements: - Coordination with emergency management agencies for disaster recovery grants - Submission of detailed application documents (SF-424, budget narrative, abstract, statement of work) - Compliance with WIOA regulations, TEGL 09-24, grant award terms, and Uniform Guidance - Participant eligibility and employment duration limits (disaster-relief employment capped at 12 months or 2,080 hours per participant) - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as the program funds employment and training services rather than products.

Description

This solicitation is for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program administered by the Employment and Training Administration. It provides discretionary grants to support employment-related services for dislocated workers and other eligible individuals affected by major economic dislocations or disasters. The program includes two types of grants: Disaster Recovery DWGs, which fund temporary employment for disaster cleanup and recovery, and Employment Recovery DWGs, which expand capacity to serve dislocated workers following qualifying dislocation events such as mass layoffs or plant closures. Eligible applicants include states, outlying areas, Indian tribal governments, local workforce development boards, and other entities as defined by WIOA and related statutes. The total funding amount is $300,000,000 with expected awards of 150 grants, ranging from $150,000 to $10,000,000 each. Applications must be submitted electronically by December 31, 2026.

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