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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 soliciting applications for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program to support workforce services for dislocated workers and communities impacted by disasters or economic disruptions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for workforce and employment services - Products/Services Requested: - Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) - Temporary disaster-relief employment - Employment and training activities - Supportive services for individuals affected by disasters, public health emergencies (including the opioid crisis), or economic dislocations - Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) - Employment and training assistance for dislocated workers affected by mass layoffs, plant closures, or military base realignments - Special focus on increasing qualified professionals in fields mitigating the opioid crisis, such as law enforcement and first responders - Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants include state workforce agencies, outlying areas, Indian tribal governments, local workforce development boards, and other specified entities - Funding limits: $5-10 million for disaster recovery grants, $2 million for employment recovery grants - Prioritization for applicants with demonstrated need and no prior opioid-related DWG - Coordination with emergency management agencies is required - Compliance with updated administrative and performance policies - Grant period of performance is generally up to 36 months, with possible one-time extension of up to 12 months

Description

This grant opportunity provides funding through the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program to support employment-related services for dislocated workers and other eligible individuals. The program includes Disaster Recovery DWGs, which create temporary employment opportunities to assist with clean-up and recovery efforts after federally declared disasters, and Employment Recovery DWGs, which address major economic dislocations. Eligible applicants include state workforce agencies, outlying areas, Indian tribal governments, local workforce development boards, and other entities as specified. The grant aims to address workforce needs related to disasters, including the opioid crisis, and supports activities such as employment and training services.

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