Grants for Small Faith-Based and Community-Based Non-Profit Organizations SGA/DFA 03-105
Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Employment and Training Administration
Funding Level: $250,000
Eligibility: "grass-roots'' organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop delivery system. eligible grassroots organizations must be non-profits which:
1. Have social services as a major part of their mission;
2. Are headquartered in the local community to which they provide
these services;
3. Have a total annual operating budget of $300,000 or less, or
4. Have 6 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
Note: For purposes of this announcement local affiliates of national social service organizations are not considered "grassroots'' and are not be eligible to apply.
Description: The selected grantees will be expected to achieve the following objectives: Apply the grant resources to meet defined community needs through provision of a variety of workforce services to specific populations and/or through the provision of particular supportive; services not currently provided through the One-Stop delivery system; Expand the access of faith-based and community-based organizations' clients and customers to the training, job and career services offered by the local One-Stops; Thoroughly document the impact and outcomes of these grant investments through quarterly and annual reporting; and, Establish methods and mechanisms to ensure sustainability of these partnerships and participation levels beyond the life of the grant.
Application Information: Applications must be mailed to U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Federal Assistance, Attention: Linda Forman, SGA/DFA 03-105, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room S-4203, Washington, DC 20210. Telefacsimile (FAX) applications will not be accepted. Applicants are advised that mail in the Washington area may be delayed due to mail decontamination procedures.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Forman, Grants Management Specialist, Division of Federal Assistance, Telephone (202) 693-3301 (this is not a toll free-number). You must specifically ask for Linda Forman. Questions can also be faxed to Linda Forman, Telephone (202) 693-2879, please include the SGA/DFA 03-105, a contact name, fax and phone numbers. This announcement will be also published on the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Web page at http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce.
This Web page will also provide responses to questions
that are raised by applicants during the period of grant application
preparation. Award notifications will also be announced on this Web page.
Deadline: May 9, 2003

Grants for Intermediaries; SGA/DFA 03-104
Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Employment and Training Administration
Funding Level: 3.5 million
Eligibility: non-profit, community, and/or faith-based organizations with established connections and working relationships to grassroots faith-based and community organizations with the ability to connect those smaller organizations and the people they serve to the local One-Stop delivery system.
Description: In achieving the grant purposes, the intermediary is expected to sub-grant a substantial portion of its award to eligible local "grassroots" organizations. In their collaboration, the intermediaries will achieve the following objectives: Organize collaboration between sub-grantees and workforce boards to address a well-defined unmet community need by leveraging the
resources of both faith-based and community organizations and the One- Stop Career Center system. The faith-based and community organizations resources may include, but are not limited to, services such as mentoring, soft skills training, transportation, childcare, or use of space and volunteer hours. ``Soft skills'' commonly refers to skills and characteristics that allow individuals to succeed in the workplace, such as a strong work ethic, an ability to work in teams, self- discipline, self-confidence, punctuality and courtesy. Increase the number of faith-based and community-based organizations serving as committed and active partners in the One-Stop delivery system. Establish methods and mechanisms to ensure sustainability of these partnerships and participation levels beyond the life of the grant. Expand the access of faith-based and community-based organizations' clients and customers to the training, job and career services offered by the local One-Stops. Thoroughly document the impact and outcomes of these grant investments through quarterly and annual reporting.
Application Information: Applications must be mailed to: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Federal Assistance, Attention: Denise Roach, SGA/DFA 03-104, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Room S-4203, Washington, DC 20210. Telefacsimile (FAX) applications will not be accepted. Applicants are advised that mail in the Washington area may be delayed due to mail decontamination procedures.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denise Roach, Grants Management Specialist, Division of Federal Assistance, Telephone (202) 693-3301 (this is not a toll free-number). You must specifically ask for Denise Roach. Questions can also be faxed to Denise Roach, Telephone (202) 693-2879, please include the SGA/DFA 03-104, a contact name, fax and phone numbers. This announcement will be also published on the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Web page at http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce
Deadline: May 5, 2003