Applications will be accepted and awarded on a rolling basis from August 1, 2023 until 11:59
pm Eastern Time, January 31, 2024. This funding will be treated by the Department of Labor’s
(DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) as a demonstration and research grant
under Section 169(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Awards will
be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Grant Agreement. DOL will provide additional
guidance to applicants through tip sheets, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), training, or
through special conditions.
Please note that DOL recommends that the application clearly articulate a project purpose, utilize
a significant amount of the funding for direct employment and training services to individuals,
propose a program or services to address the project goals, have measurable outcomes,
demonstrate evidence of a linkage with the State or local workforce system, and include
activities/costs that are allowable per WIOA and the Federal Uniform Guidance.