Work Opportunity Tax Credit Remaining Balance Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2024
ID: 354131Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$29K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354131
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Work Opportunity Tax Credit Remaining Balance Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2024." This funding is specifically aimed at State Workforce Development Agencies (SWAs) to support employment, labor, and training initiatives, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements. The total estimated program funding is $12,172,373, with awards ranging from $29,170 to $1,496,955, and a total of 53 awards expected to be granted. Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically by June 10, 2024, and can direct any inquiries to Rahel Bizuayene at Bizuayene.Rahel@dol.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bizuayene.Rahel@dol.gov
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