This is an annual USDOL competition very similar to solicitations in the last several years, in which Florida FBCOs have done well. Note that only small non-profits (Faith-based, Community-based or others) are eligible to apply if have budgets of under $500K and fewer than 10 staff. Lists of prior winner are available and assistance in applying may be available from successful peers who won prior grants.

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Funding Opportunity Number:
SGA-DFA-PY-05-08

Posted Date:
Mar 21, 2006

Original Closing Date for Applications:
May 02, 2006 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 2, 2006. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). Application and submission information is explained in detail in Section IV of this SGA.

Current Closing Date for Applications:
May 02, 2006 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 2, 2006. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). Application and submission information is explained in detail in Section IV of this SGA.

Archive Date:


Funding Instrument Type:
Grant

Category of Funding Activity:
Employment, Labor and Training

Expected Number of Awards:
54

Estimated Total Program Funding:
$4,000,000

Award Ceiling:
$75,000

Award Floor:
$50,000

CFDA Number:
17.261 -- Employment and Training Administration Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

For purposes of this announcement, eligible grassroots organizations must be non-profit organizations which: Have social services as a major part of their mission; Are headquartered in the local community to which they provide these services; (a) Have a social services budget of $500,000 or less, or (b) Have 10 or fewer full-time equivalent employees;

Agency Name

Employment and Training Administration

Description

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of $4,000,000 to award grants to eligible “grassroots” organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop delivery system. The term “Grassroots” is defined under the Eligibility Criteria.

Link to Full Announcement

SGA-DFA-PY-05-08

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Shakil Khandoker Federal IT Specialist Phone 2026933436 Shakil Khandoker

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