Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants to Address the Opioid Crisis
ID: 345349Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$0 - $100M

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/345349
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering National Dislocated Worker Grants aimed at addressing the opioid crisis through disaster recovery initiatives. Applicants are required to provide detailed proposals that specify the state or tribal entity, project name, funding request, and projected participant numbers, while also justifying the selection of affected communities and detailing the types of disaster relief employment and training services to be provided. This funding opportunity, with an estimated total program funding of $100 million and an award ceiling of $100 million for up to 50 awards, emphasizes a coordinated response to mitigate the impacts of the opioid crisis through targeted employment and training initiatives. Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically by October 31, 2024, and can direct inquiries to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    TEGL-4-18 Attachment A - Proposal Summary.doc
    TEGL-4-18.doc
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration seeks proposals for the National Health Emergency Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grants aimed at addressing the needs created by the opioid crisis in various communities. Applicants are required to specify the state or tribal entity, project name, funding request, and projected participant numbers. The application must detail projected costs for various grant activities, including disaster relief employment wages, training services, and supportive services, while adhering to performance measures established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The statement of need requires applicants to identify affected communities and justify their selection, while documentation to support these claims counts towards a ten-page limit. Collaboration with local officials and Workforce Development Boards is mandatory, along with submissions of letters of support from partners, including organizations focused on opioid impact. The applicant should detail disaster relief employment types and connect these to training activities, ensuring that supportive services address individual participant needs. Finally, strategies for recruiting and enrolling eligible participants must align with WIOA standards. Overall, this RFP emphasizes a coordinated response to mitigate the impacts of the opioid crisis through targeted employment and training initiatives while ensuring local stakeholder involvement and service provision tailored to community needs.
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