Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information

Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 09-24, Change 1, updates policies for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) Program, particularly for Disaster Recovery DWGs responding to the opioid crisis. Key changes include prioritizing opioid-related DWG awards to new applicants or those without active grants, accepting applications only in the fourth fiscal quarter for opioid grants, and allowing these grants without disaster-relief employment. Other updates cover qualifying events for Disaster Recovery DWGs, eligible applicants, participant eligibility documentation (removing self-attestation for date of birth), wage requirements for disaster-relief employment (removing the $15 hourly minimum), administrative cost limitations (10% of total grant), and performance measures (removing Measurable Skills Gains). The guidance also details application requirements, timing, and allowable activities for both Disaster Recovery and Employment Recovery DWGs, emphasizing coordination with relevant agencies and adherence to health and safety standards. The purpose is to inform state and local workforce development systems of these changes to ensure compliance and effective administration of DWG funds under WIOA.

Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 09-24, Change 1, updates policies for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) Program, particularly for Disaster Recovery DWGs responding to the opioid crisis. Key changes include prioritizing opioid-related DWG awards to new applicants with demonstrated need, accepting these applications only in Q4 of the fiscal year, and allowing applications without Disaster-Relief Employment. Other updates affect qualifying events for Disaster Recovery DWGs, participant eligibility documentation, the removal of a minimum hourly wage for Disaster-Relief Employment, an administrative cost limit of 10%, and the removal of Measurable Skills Gains as a performance goal. The guidance also details application requirements, including emergency and full application processes, and outlines eligible applicants and activities for both Disaster Recovery and Employment Recovery DWGs. It emphasizes coordination with emergency management agencies and adherence to health and safety standards.

Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 09-24 Change 1 updates policies for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) Program, particularly for Disaster Recovery DWGs responding to the opioid crisis. Key changes include prioritizing opioid-related DWG awards to new applicants or those without active opioid-related DWGs, limiting applications to the fourth fiscal quarter, and allowing applications without Disaster-Relief Employment. Other updates clarify qualifying events for Disaster Recovery DWGs, eligible applicants, and participant eligibility documentation. It also revises wage requirements for Disaster-Relief Employment, caps administrative costs at 10%, and removes Measurable Skills Gains from performance measures. The document outlines guidance for both Disaster Recovery and Employment Recovery DWGs, covering eligible participants, allowable activities, application procedures, and coordination requirements, ensuring funds are used to aid dislocated workers and communities post-disaster or economic dislocation.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration issued Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 09-24, updating policies and priorities for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) Program. This revision primarily addresses Disaster Recovery DWGs, particularly those responding to the opioid crisis, and introduces changes to the overall DWG program guidance. Key updates for opioid-related DWGs include prioritizing awards to new applicants or those without active opioid-related grants, a specific application window (July 1-September 30), and encouragement for employment and training in opioid-mitigation fields. Other changes affect qualifying events for Disaster Recovery DWGs, participant eligibility documentation (removing self-attestation for date of birth), disaster-relief employment wage requirements, administrative cost limitations (10%), and performance measures (removing Measurable Skills Gains). The document also details eligible applicants, allowable activities, and application submission requirements for both Disaster Recovery and Employment Recovery DWGs, emphasizing coordination and timely applications.

Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 09-24, Change 1, updates policies for the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) Program, particularly for Disaster Recovery DWGs responding to the opioid crisis. Key changes include prioritizing opioid-related DWG awards to new applicants or those without active opioid-related grants, accepting these applications only in the fourth fiscal quarter, and allowing applications without Disaster-Relief Employment. Other updates clarify qualifying events for Disaster Recovery DWGs, eligible state workforce agencies, participant eligibility documentation, and remove a minimum hourly wage for Disaster-Relief Employment. The letter also revises administrative cost limitations to 10% and removes Measurable Skills Gains from performance measures. This guidance aims to inform state and local workforce development systems, ensuring compliance and effective use of DWG funds for dislocated workers and other eligible individuals.