Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce Information Grants Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2024
ID: 354111Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$79K - $2M

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/354111
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration is offering Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Workforce Information Grants for Program Year (PY) 2024. This grant opportunity is aimed at supporting states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, in enhancing their workforce information systems and services. The total estimated funding for this program is $31,969,000, with individual awards ranging from $79,061 to $2,447,256, and a total of 54 awards expected to be made. Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically by June 7, 2024, and can direct any questions to Janice Sheelor at Sheelor.Janice@dol.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sheelor.Janice@dol.gov
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