Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 13 07
Apply for SGA DFA PY 13 07
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "H1 B READY TO WORK PARTNERSHIP GRANTS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.268 H 1B Job Training Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2014 and posted on Feb 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2014 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is June 19, 2014. Applications must be received no later than 40000 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be eligible for consideration, applications must include at least one representative of each of the following three types of entities a) the workforce investment system b) education and training providers and c) business related nonprofit organizations, organizations functioning as workforce intermediaries for the expressed purpose of serving the needs of businesses, consortia of businesses, or businesses. See SGA Section III for complete eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The H1B Ready to Work Partnership Grants (Funding Opportunity Number SGA-DFA-PY-13-07) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) to help people who have been out of work for a long time get back into good jobs quickly. The program targets occupations and industries where employers commonly use H1B visas to fill positions, with the idea that strengthening the domestic talent pipeline can reduce skills gaps and connect U.S. workers to in-demand roles. While the main focus is long-term unemployed workers, the program also allows a small share of participants to be other unemployed individuals and/or incumbent workers when that supports the overall project goals.
The Department set aside about $150,000,000 total for this initiative and anticipated making roughly 20 to 30 awards (the source data lists an expected 25 awards). Individual awards were expected to range from $3,000,000 to $10,000,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds to be eligible, although partnerships may still contribute resources as part of their overall strategy. Funding for these grants comes from fees paid by employers who hire foreign workers through the H1B visa program, and the authority for the program traces back to Section 414(c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), as amended (29 USC 2916a). Awards were explicitly dependent on the availability of funds.
A defining feature of this opportunity is that it is partnership-driven. Grants were to be awarded to a lead applicant representing a public-private collaboration, rather than a single standalone organization. To be eligible, an application had to include at least one representative from each of three categories: (a) the workforce investment system, (b) education and training providers, and (c) business-related nonprofit organizations, organizations acting as workforce intermediaries to serve business needs, consortia of businesses, or businesses themselves. The announcement specifically highlighted partners such as community colleges, community-based and faith-based organizations, trade associations, nonprofit industry groups, and other entities that can organize employers and translate workforce needs into training and hiring commitments. As a strict precondition for consideration, the partnership also had to include active engagement from at least three employers, or a regional industry association made up of at least three employers. Beyond the minimum requirements, the Department encouraged additional partners that reflect the local or regional economy and community resources, signaling a preference for comprehensive, place-based collaborations.
Programmatically, Ready to Work grants were intended to fund a set of services that move participants from unemployment to employment without unnecessary delay. The core activities emphasized individualized counseling, occupational training aligned to real employer demand, and supportive and specialized services that reduce barriers to completion and hiring. The end goal was rapid placement into jobs tied to industries where H1B hiring is common, which typically implies mid- to high-skill roles and credentials valued by employers. This employer-aligned design is reinforced by the required employer participation, suggesting that successful proposals would demonstrate clear demand signals, work-based learning or hiring pipelines, and a plan to connect training directly to job openings.
The Department also built evaluation and evidence expectations into the terms of the awards. DOL stated a commitment to producing strong evidence about what works, and made full participation in any national evaluation a condition of receiving a grant. In practice, that means grantees needed to be prepared for rigorous reporting, performance tracking, and potential evaluation activities such as participant follow-up, data sharing, or implementation studies.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted February 19, 2014, with an application deadline of June 19, 2014, due by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. It was later archived July 19, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program is 17.268 (H1B Job Training Grants). For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Kia Mason, Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-2606.
FAQs: H1B Ready to Work Partnership Grants (SGA-DFA-PY-13-07)
What is the H1B Ready to Work Partnership Grants program?
The H1B Ready to Work Partnership Grants (Funding Opportunity Number SGA-DFA-PY-13-07) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). It was designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time return to good jobs quickly through employer-aligned training and related services.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is rapid re-employment by moving participants from long-term unemployment into jobs without unnecessary delay, especially into occupations and industries where employers commonly use H1B visas. The broader intent is to strengthen the domestic talent pipeline for in-demand roles.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The primary target population is long-term unemployed workers. The opportunity also allows a small share of participants to be other unemployed individuals and/or incumbent workers when doing so supports the overall goals of the project.
What types of industries or occupations are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes occupations and industries where H1B hiring is common. The design implies a focus on roles that are in demand and generally mid- to high-skill, where employers value recognized credentials and can demonstrate real hiring needs.
How much funding was available in total?
About $150,000,000 was set aside for the initiative, with awards explicitly dependent on the availability of funds.
How many awards were expected to be made?
DOL anticipated making roughly 20 to 30 awards. The source information lists an expected 25 awards.
What was the expected size of individual grant awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $3,000,000 to $10,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds to be eligible. Partnerships could still contribute resources as part of their strategy, but it was not a stated eligibility requirement.
Where does the funding for these grants come from?
Funding comes from fees paid by employers who hire foreign workers through the H1B visa program.
What legal authority supports this program?
The authority traces to Section 414(c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), as amended (29 USC 2916a).
What makes this grant opportunity different from a typical single-applicant grant?
This opportunity is partnership-driven. Grants were intended to be awarded to a lead applicant representing a public-private collaboration, not a single standalone organization acting alone.
What is the minimum partnership structure required for eligibility?
To be eligible, an application had to include at least one representative from each of these three categories: (a) the workforce investment system, (b) education and training providers, and (c) business-related nonprofit organizations, organizations acting as workforce intermediaries to serve business needs, consortia of businesses, or businesses themselves.
Are employers required to be part of the partnership?
Yes. As a strict precondition for consideration, the partnership had to include active engagement from at least three employers, or a regional industry association made up of at least three employers.
What kinds of organizations were highlighted as potential partners?
The announcement highlighted partners such as community colleges, community-based and faith-based organizations, trade associations, nonprofit industry groups, and other entities that can organize employers and translate workforce needs into training and hiring commitments.
Can additional partners be included beyond the minimum requirements?
Yes. Beyond the minimum requirements, DOL encouraged additional partners that reflect the local or regional economy and community resources, indicating a preference for comprehensive, place-based collaborations.
What types of activities and services were the grants intended to fund?
Ready to Work grants were intended to fund services that move participants from unemployment to employment quickly. Core activities emphasized individualized counseling, occupational training aligned to real employer demand, and supportive and specialized services that reduce barriers to program completion and hiring.
How does employer demand factor into program design?
Employer alignment is central. The required employer participation suggests proposals were expected to show clear demand signals (real job needs), potential work-based learning and/or hiring pipelines, and a plan to connect training directly to job openings.
What is the expected outcome for participants?
The end goal is rapid placement into jobs tied to industries where H1B hiring is common, supported by training and services designed to reduce time to employment.
Are grantees required to participate in evaluation activities?
Yes. DOL stated that full participation in any national evaluation was a condition of receiving a grant. This implies grantees needed to be ready for rigorous reporting, performance tracking, and potential evaluation activities such as participant follow-up, data sharing, and implementation studies.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2014. Applications were due June 19, 2014, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on July 19, 2014.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 17.268 (H1B Job Training Grants).
Who was listed as the contact for technical access issues?
The contact listed for technical access issues related to the full announcement was Kia Mason, Grants Management Specialist, at 202-693-2606.
Which federal agency administered this grant opportunity?
The program was run by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), specifically the Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
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