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Administration for Native Americans
Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance, training and technical assistance, and research, demonstration and evaluation activities to public and private nonprofit organizations including Indian Tribes, urban Indian centers, Alaska Native villages, Native Hawaiian organizations, rural off-reservation groups, and Native American Pacific Island groups for the development and implementation of social and economic development strategies that promote self-sufficiency. These projects are expected to result in improved social and economic conditions of Native Americans within their communities and to increase the effectiveness of Indian Tribes and Native American organizations in meeting their economic and social goals.

Additional competitive areas include: 1) Environmental Regulatory Enhancement, designed to assist Tribal and Alaska Village governments in developing environmental programs responsive to tribal needs; and 2) Native Languages Preservation and Enhancement, a program to assist Native American tribes and communities in ensuring the survival and continued vitality of their languages.

Eligible applicants are public and private nonprofit agencies, including but not limited to, governing bodies of Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations, Alaska Native villages and regional corporations established by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, such public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians, Indian and Alaska Native organizations in urban or rural nonreservation areas, and Native American Pacific Islanders (American Samoan Natives, and indigenous peoples of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana and the Republic of Palau).

Approximately $45,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $45,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: Sheila Cooper, (202) 690-5787, scooper@acf.hhs.gov, CFDA: 93.612, 93.581, 93.587

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Veterans Workforce Investment Programs (VWIP)
Department of Labor

VWIP builds the capacity of employment and training programs through grants or contracts to meet the specific employment needs of veterans with service-connected disabilities, veterans who have significant barriers to employment, veterans who served on active duty in the armed forces during a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, and recently separated veterans.

At a minimum, 80% of the funds provide training, retraining, education, job placement, and support services, including testing, counseling, and formal classroom and on-the-job training. These programs complement services generally provided by States through mainstream Workforce Investment Act program operators.

The programs provided by VWIP allow for specialized employment, training and educational resources to be tailored to meet the needs of the specific target populations of veterans served. In many programs, minority, female, economically disadvantaged, homeless and/or disabled veterans are targeted to receive these specialized resources. The FY 2002 competitive process allowed for two-year grant programs. The second year funding is based on performance and availability of funds.

Approximately $7,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $8,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: Paul Hinkhouse, hinkhouse-paul@dol.gov, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, (202) 693-4713, CFDA: 17.802

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Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)
Department of Labor

The program provides services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force; and to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans.

Grants are awarded competitively on an annual basis. Eligible applicants include State or Local governments, Private Industry Councils or Workforce Investment Boards, nonprofit and faith-based organizations.

The program is employment-focused. The services provided under this program will be directed toward:

  • increasing the employability of homeless veterans through training or arranging for the provisions of services which will enable them to work
  • matching homeless veterans with potential employers; and
  • creating linkages to appropriate services

Approximately $18,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $19,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: Paul Hinkhouse, hinkhouse-paul@dol.gov, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, (202) 693-4713, CFDA: 17.805

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Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO)
Department of Labor

The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to employers and labor unions to encourage employment of women in apprenticeable and other nontraditional occupations.

Nonprofit community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations, are eligible to apply provided they meet all statutory and regulatory requirements. This is a discretionary grant administered by the Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor.

The governing statute is the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Act of 1992 (29 U.S.C. §2501 et seq.). See www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/uscmain.html.

Approximately $1,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and funding has not been requested for the program for FY 2004.

Applications estimated available in July.

Contact: Diane Faulkner, Faulkner-Diane@dol.gov, Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20210

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Job Opportunities for Low Income Individuals
Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of the JOLI program is to make grant awards eligible to organizations that will test and evaluate ways of creating permanent full-time employment and business opportunities for welfare recipients and other low-income individuals through: (1) self-employment; (2) microenterprise; (3) new business ventures; (4) business expansion through the provision of technical or financial assistance to private employers to create new jobs; and (5) non-traditional employment development initiatives.

Funded projects must: 1) create new employment and/or business opportunities for welfare recipients and other low-income individuals; (2) enter into a cooperative relationship with the local Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) agency involving supportive services and client referrals to the project, and projects are encouraged to establish a formal partnership with the local Child Support Enforcement (CSE) agency involving non-custodial parent referrals to the project; (3) develop a comprehensive project design that describes: the work program and strategy; the participant training design; support services and counseling; technical and financial assistance plan; access to business capital; and, follow-up participant support services; and (4) include an independent, methodologically sound evaluation of the effectiveness of the activities in creating new jobs and/or business opportunities. Funds awarded under this program cannot be used for new construction or the purchase of real property.

Approximately $5,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $5,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: Thelma Woodland, (202) 401-5294, twoodland@acf.hhs.gov, CFDA: 93.593

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Individual Development Accounts
Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of this program is to provide for the establishment of demonstration projects designed to determine: 1) the social, civic, psychological, and economic effects of providing to individuals and families with limited means an incentive to accumulate assets by saving a portion of their earned income; 2) the extent to which an asset-based policy that promotes saving for postsecondary education, homeownership, and microenterprise development may be used to enable individuals and families with limited means to increase their economic self-sufficiency; and 3) the extent to which an asset-based policy stabilizes and improves families and the community in which the families live.

Eligible applicants are (1) Private nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) State or local agencies or Tribal governments submitting applications jointly with tax exempt organizations; or, (3) a credit union designated as a low-income credit union by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA); or an organization designated as a community development financial institution (CDFI) by the Secretary of the Treasury (or the CDFI Fund). Each of the latter entities must demonstrate a collaborative relationship with a local community-based organization whose activities are designed to address poverty in the community and the needs of community members for economic independence and stability.

Approximately $25,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $25,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact, Joseph Grogan, (202) 401-4807, CFDA: 93.602

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FORMULA GRANT PROGRAMS


Workforce Investment Act: Adult Programs
Department of Labor

This is a formula grant program. Grants are made to States, and the States in turn allocate funds to approximately 600 local Workforce Investment Boards. The purpose of these programs is to provide workforce investment activities that increase the employment, retention and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by the participants. This aims to improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation's economy. This program is designed to increase employment, as measured by entry into unsubsidized employment, retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry into employment, and wage gain.

The Workforce Investment Act specifies that most services for adults will be provided through One Stop Career Centers. The Act authorizes three levels of service which are available to all job seekers. “Core” services include outreach, job search and placement assistance, and labor market information. “Intensive” services include more comprehensive assessments, development of individual employment plans and counseling and career planning. Those customers who cannot find employment through intensive services may receive “training” services linked to job opportunities in their communities, including both occupational training and training in basic skills. The Act also authorizes the provision of supportive services (e.g., transportation and child care assistance) to enable an individual to participate in the program.

All adults 18 years and older are eligible for core services. Priority for intensive and training services must be given to recipients of public assistance and other low-income individuals where funds are limited. States and local areas are responsible for establishing procedures for applying the priority requirements.

Approximately $894,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $900,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: Dennis Lieberman, e-mail: dliebermant@doleta.gov, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building - Room C-5325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20210, (202) 693-3375, CFDA: 17.258

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Workforce Investment Act: Dislocated Worker Programs
Department of Labor

This is a formula grant program. Grants are made to States, and the States in turn allocate funds to approximately 600 local Workforce Investment Boards.

The purpose of these programs is to provide workforce investment activities that increase the employment, retention and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by the participants. This aims to reemploy dislocated workers, improve the quality of the workforce and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation's economy. This program is designed to increase employment, as measured by entry into unsubsidized employment, retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry into employment, and extent of recovery of prior wage levels.

The Act authorizes three levels of service which are available to all job seekers. “Core” services include outreach, job search and placement assistance, and labor market information. “Intensive” services include more comprehensive assessments, development of individual employment plans and counseling and career planning. Those customers who cannot find employment through intensive services may receive “training” services linked to job opportunities in their communities, including both occupational training and training in basic skills. The Act also authorizes the provision of supportive services (e.g., transportation and child care assistance) to enable an individual to participate in the program.

Individuals eligible for assistance include workers who have lost their jobs, including those dislocated as a result of plant closings or mass layoffs, and are unlikely to return to their previous industry or occupation; formerly self-employed individuals; and displaced homemakers who have been dependent on income of another family member, but are no longer supported by that income.

Approximately $1,454,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $1,383,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: Dennis Lieberman, e-mail: dliebermant@doleta.gov, (202) 693-3375, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building - Room C-5325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20210, CFDA: 17.260

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WIA Youth Programs
Department of Labor

This is a formula grant program. Grants are made to States, and the States in turn allocate funds to approximately 600 local Workforce Investment Boards.

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) authorizes funds to state and local communities to support workforce training and related activities for youth 14-21 years old, low income, deficient, a school dropout, homeless, a parent or parenting, offender, or individuals including disabled youth that require additional assistance to complete educational program or hold employment.

Local Workforce Investment Boards (WIBs) must provide youth with tutoring, study skills training, dropout prevention strategies, alternative secondary school services, summer employment opportunities, paid and unpaid work experiences, and occupational skill training. Community and faith-based organizations can play an integral role in the delivery of training services under WIA.

The amount of funding available to State and local areas is determined by the number of unemployed individuals in areas of substantial unemployment. Due dates vary from State to State.

Approximately $994,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $1,001,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact, Haskel Lowery, hlowery@doleta.gov, US Department of Labor, Office of Youth Opportunities, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N4464, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693-3036, Fax (202) 693-3532, CFDA: 17.259

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Employment Service
Department of Labor

This is a formula grant program. Grants are made to States, and the States in turn allocate funds to approximately 600 local Workforce Investment Boards.

The purpose of this program is to place persons in employment by providing a variety of placement-related services without charge to job seekers and to employers seeking qualified individuals to fill job openings.

The Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933 established a nationwide system of public employment offices which is known as the Employment Service. Wagner-Peyser was amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 making the Employment Service part of the One-Stop delivery system.

The Employment Service is an integral part of the One Stop delivery system that provides an integrated array of high-quality services so that workers, job seekers and businesses can find the services they need under one roof in easy-to-reach locations. As part of the One Stop delivery system, the Employment Service focuses on providing a variety of services related to a labor exchange system including job search assistance, referral and placement assistance to job seekers, reemployment services to unemployment insurance claimants, and recruitment services to employers with job openings.

Veterans receive priority referral to jobs as well as special employment services and assistance. In addition, the system provides specialized services to individuals with disabilities as well as such groups as migrant and seasonal farm-workers, ex-offenders, youth, minorities and older workers.

Approximately $792,000,000 was appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $797,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: Gay Gilbert, ggilbert@doleta.gov, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building - Room S-4231, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20210, (202) 693-3428, CFDA: 17.207

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Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Department of Health and Human Services

TANF is a block grant program. In TANF, States and Territories operate programs, and Tribes have the option to run their own programs. States, Territories and Tribes each received a block grant allocation. This amount covers benefits, administrative expenses, and services targeted to needy families. States (including the District of Columbia) and Territories must maintain a historical level of State spending known as maintenance-of-effort.

TANF provides time-limited assistance to needy families with children to promote work, responsibility and self-sufficiency. TANF provides States, Territories and Tribes with tremendous flexibility in the design and operation of their programs which allows them to tailor their programs to meet the specific needs of the populations they serve. Each State, Territory and Tribe sets its own eligibility requirements, the amount of benefits and the array of services. With few exceptions, recipients are required to participate in work activities. States, Territories and Tribes may use TANF funds in any manner "reasonably calculated to accomplish the purposes of TANF." The purposes are: assisting needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes; reducing dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; preventing out-of-wedlock pregnancies, and encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.

Approximately $17,009,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $17,609,000,000 for the program for FY 2004.

Contact: To see your state’s TANF contact, visit http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ofa/hs_dir2.htm, CFDA: 93.558

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