Next Level Now Technical Assistance Collaborative
ID: 357576Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357576
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering a funding opportunity titled "Next Level Now Technical Assistance Collaborative," aimed at enhancing the public workforce system under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Wagner-Peyser Act. This initiative seeks to provide strategic technical assistance (TA) to state and local workforce entities, focusing on improving service quality and outcomes for job seekers and employers, while promoting equity for historically underserved populations. Eligible applicants, including for-profit organizations, must demonstrate the capacity to deliver comprehensive TA on a national scale and may apply for up to $1.5 million in federal funds, with applications due by February 4, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the grantor at dfandp_awards@dol.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    dfandp_awards@dol.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Financial.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement focused on assessing financial systems risk for organizations receiving federal grants. The document outlines the necessary qualifications for grantees to ensure proper management of public funds, requiring compliance with 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 2900. Key criteria include the ability to accurately track grant receipts and expenditures, maintain integrated accounting systems with internal controls, and provide timely financial reporting. The application process requires detailed organizational information, including legal name, founding date, and financial structure, as well as responses to specific questions regarding the adequacy of the accounting system and financial stability. Additional support documentation from independent CPA reviews may also be requested. Organizations must showcase their capability to adhere to financial regulations while demonstrating financial health and operational efficiency to manage federal funds effectively. This funding announcement underlines the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in public expenditure.
    FOA-ETA-25-35.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announces the Next Level Now Technical Assistance Collaborative (NLN TA Collaborative) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA-ETA-25-35) with a funding availability of approximately $1.5 million for the first operational year, aimed at enhancing workforce system services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Wagner-Peyser Act. This initiative seeks to modernize the workforce system, improve service outcomes for job seekers and employers, ensure compliance with federal standards, and promote equity for historically underserved populations. Eligible applicants, including non-profits, educational institutions, and state governments, may apply for up to $1,500,000 in federal funds, with potential annual increments totaling approximately $4.5 million over a four-year period. The collaborative will provide comprehensive technical assistance (TA), featuring evidence-based practices, workforce innovation strategies, and peer-learning opportunities. The application process includes stringent eligibility criteria, submission deadlines by February 4, 2025, and a detailed budget narrative. The successful applicant must demonstrate a strong capacity for project management and collaboration with ETA to assess and address evolving TA needs, ensuring benefits for the public workforce system as a whole. Reporting on project performance and outcomes will be required throughout the funding period.
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