This Request for Proposals invites applications from FBCOs, Regional Workforce Boards, educational institutions, for-profit and not-for-profit service providers and a wide range of eligible entities offering to provide training, job placement and other workforce-related services to 5 groups of targeted populations: elders, persons with disabilities, ex-offenders (adult), youthful offenders, and youth aging out of foster care. Highly partnered proposals are strongly encouraged, and advance collaborative involvement and signature with Regional Workforce Boards (RWB) is mandatory. The total grant “pot” is $1 million in federal Workforce Investment (WIA) dollars, and so those assisted must meet WIA eligibility requirements. The cap for each grant will be $200,000 for projects in a single RWB service area, or $400K for multi-regional projects, and funds will be available for one year. Leveraging of other funds is encouraged and will be scored as a competitive factor. Proposals are due October 28, 2005. As you can see below, this RFP announcement has been distributed to all RWBs and key local and state partners, particularly those already serving the targeted populations covered by this invitation.