Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 12 05
Apply for SGA DFA PY 12 05
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Farmworker Jobs Program Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.264 National Farmworker Jobs Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 7, 2013 and posted on Feb 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2013 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is April 2, 2013. Applications must be received no later than 40000 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,052,572.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The provisions of 20 CFR Part 669.200(a), which implement WIA section 167(b), describe entities eligible to receive a grant as those that have An understanding of the employment challenges facing eligible MSFWs and their dependents A familiarity with the agricultural industry and the labor market needs of the geographic area to be served A capacity to administer effectively a diversified program of workforce investment activities and related assistance for eligible MSFWs and The capacity to work effectively as an American Job Center (AJC) (also known as a One Stop Career Center) partner. Entities such as state government agencies, state workforce investment boards, local government agencies, local workforce investment boards, faith based and community based organizations, institutions of higher learning, and other entities are examples of organizations that could be eligible to apply for NFJP grants. Applicants do not need to be a current or prior NFJP grantee to establish eligibility to be awarded a grant under this solicitation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Grants opportunity was a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), under Funding Opportunity Number SGA DFA PY 12 05. The program is authorized by section 167 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and is designed to improve the economic prospects of migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents. At its core, NFJP funds organizations that can deliver workforce services that help farmworkers move toward stable, higher-quality employment through a mix of training, job placement support, and related assistance that addresses real-life barriers to work.
This particular competition was limited in scope because DOL chose to continue funding existing NFJP grantees that were performing well, while reopening competition only in service areas where the current grantee was not meeting performance expectations. As a result, applications were sought solely to operate NFJP services in a specific set of locations: a central California service area covering Merced, Madera, and Stanislaus Counties, plus the statewide or jurisdictional areas of Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico. In practical terms, the solicitation was not a nationwide open competition; it was targeted to replace or redesign service delivery in those listed areas.
ETA anticipated a total of about $9.6 million available across these service areas, although the final amount depended on what Congress appropriated for NFJP in the FY 2013 Department of Labor Appropriations Act. The opportunity projected 7 awards. Individual award amounts were expected to fall between an award floor of $329,860 and an award ceiling of $3,052,572, reflecting that some service areas would require larger budgets than others based on geography, population served, and service design.
The grant instrument type was a standard grant (not a cooperative agreement), and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds to be eligible. The funding activity category was Employment, Labor and Training, and the program was listed under CFDA 17.264 (National Farmworker Jobs Program), which is how the federal government catalogs and tracks assistance programs.
Eligibility was defined through WIA section 167(b) and its implementing regulations at 20 CFR Part 669.200(a). Rather than limiting eligibility to a narrow set of entity types, ETA emphasized capability and relevance. Applicants needed to demonstrate an understanding of the employment challenges faced by eligible MSFWs and their dependents, familiarity with the agricultural industry and local labor market conditions in the proposed service area, and the organizational capacity to run a diversified workforce program that includes both workforce investment activities and related assistance. Applicants also had to show they could function effectively as a partner within the American Job Center (AJC) system (formerly called One Stop Career Centers), which implies coordination with the broader public workforce system for referrals, co-enrollment strategies when appropriate, and aligned service delivery. Examples of potentially eligible applicants included state government agencies, state and local workforce investment boards, local government agencies, faith-based and community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and similar entities. Importantly, an applicant did not need to be a current or former NFJP grantee to apply; new organizations could compete as long as they met the capability requirements.
Key dates were clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2013, and applications were due by April 2, 2013, with a stated deadline of 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (noting that the source text displays a formatting error as "40000 p.m."). The archive date was May 2, 2013, indicating the posting would be moved to archived status after the competition window closed and progressed.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, ETA provided a point of contact: Serena Boyd, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-693-3338.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Grants (SGA DFA PY 12 05)
What is the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) grant opportunity?
The National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Grants opportunity was a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), under Funding Opportunity Number SGA DFA PY 12 05. It is designed to improve the economic prospects of migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their dependents by funding organizations that deliver workforce services.
What law authorizes this program?
The program is authorized by section 167 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
What is the main purpose of NFJP-funded services?
NFJP is intended to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents move toward stable, higher-quality employment. Services are described as a mix of training, job placement support, and related assistance that addresses real-life barriers to work.
Was this a nationwide open competition?
No. This competition was limited in scope. DOL continued funding existing NFJP grantees that were performing well and reopened competition only in service areas where the current grantee was not meeting performance expectations.
Which service areas were eligible for applications under this competition?
Applications were sought only to operate NFJP services in the following locations:
- Central California service area covering Merced, Madera, and Stanislaus Counties
- Hawaii (statewide or jurisdictional area)
- Indiana (statewide or jurisdictional area)
- Michigan (statewide or jurisdictional area)
- Mississippi (statewide or jurisdictional area)
- New Jersey (statewide or jurisdictional area)
- Puerto Rico (statewide or jurisdictional area)
How much funding was expected to be available in total?
ETA anticipated a total of about $9.6 million available across the listed service areas. The final total depended on Congressional appropriations for NFJP in the FY 2013 Department of Labor Appropriations Act.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity projected 7 awards.
What were the expected minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual award amounts were expected to range from an award floor of $329,860 to an award ceiling of $3,052,572. The range reflected different service-area needs based on factors like geography, population served, and service design.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The grant instrument type was a standard grant (not a cooperative agreement).
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds to be eligible.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program was listed under CFDA 17.264 (National Farmworker Jobs Program).
What federal agency administered this competition?
The competition was run by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Employment, Labor and Training.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was defined through WIA section 167(b) and implementing regulations at 20 CFR Part 669.200(a). ETA emphasized that applicants needed to demonstrate capability and relevance for serving eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents, including knowledge of local labor market conditions and the agricultural industry in the proposed service area.
Do applicants have to be a current or former NFJP grantee to apply?
No. An applicant did not need to be a current or former NFJP grantee to apply. New organizations could compete as long as they met the capability requirements.
What types of organizations were mentioned as potentially eligible applicants?
Examples of potentially eligible applicants included state government agencies, state and local workforce investment boards, local government agencies, faith-based and community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and similar entities.
What capability expectations did ETA highlight for applicants?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate: (1) understanding of the employment challenges faced by eligible MSFWs and their dependents, (2) familiarity with the agricultural industry and local labor market conditions in the proposed service area, (3) organizational capacity to run a diversified workforce program including workforce investment activities and related assistance, and (4) the ability to function effectively as a partner within the American Job Center (AJC) system (formerly One Stop Career Centers).
What does partnering with the American Job Center (AJC) system imply?
The description indicates applicants needed to coordinate with the broader public workforce system, including referrals, potential co-enrollment strategies when appropriate, and aligned service delivery with AJCs.
When was the funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 7, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by April 2, 2013, with a stated deadline of 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (the source text shows a formatting error as "40000 p.m.").
What was the archive date?
The archive date was May 2, 2013, indicating the posting would move to archived status after the competition window closed and progressed.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
ETA provided a point of contact: Serena Boyd, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-693-3338.
Why were only certain areas included in this competition?
DOL limited competition to areas where the current NFJP grantee was not meeting performance expectations, while continuing funding for existing grantees that were performing well.
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