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- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.805 Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 8, 2013 and posted on Nov 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION A. Eligible Applicants Applications for grant funds will be accepted from State and local Workforce Investment Boards (SWIBs/LWIBs), state and local public agencies, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), for profit/commercial entities, and non profit organizations, including faith based and community based organizations. Eligible applicants must fall into one of the following categories State and local WIBs, established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act (29 U.S.C 2821 and 2832). Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a state or of a general purpose political subdivision of a state that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers (this typically refers to cities and counties). Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). For profit/commercial entities. Non profit organizations (e.g., faith based and community based organizations). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, a current and valid Internal Revenue Service (IRS) statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted with the application or the application will be deemed non responsive and it will not be evaluated. The IRS Statement should be an attachment to the Technical Proposal and it will not be counted toward the 50 page limit.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) funding opportunity is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) cooperative agreement competition created to strengthen the national technical assistance infrastructure that supports programs serving homeless veterans. The authority for the effort comes from 38 U.S.C. Section 2021, which directs the Secretary of Labor to operate, directly or through grants or contracts, programs that provide job training, counseling, and placement services (including job readiness, literacy, and skills training) to help homeless veterans reintegrate into the labor force as quickly as possible. In practice, this solicitation is not for direct client services to homeless veterans; it is for an entity (or entities) that can help VETS and VETS-funded grantees operate better by providing training, guidance, tools, and coordinated support across the country.
The core purpose of NVTAC under this announcement is to maintain and improve technical assistance for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) and related VETS initiatives, specifically the Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Program (HFVVWF), the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and the Stand Down Grants Program (SD). The awardee is expected to serve a wide and diverse audience that includes current and prospective grantees and applicants, employers, Veterans Service Organizations, federal/state/local agency partners (including state and local workforce investment boards), nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community-based organizations), the general public, and other stakeholders engaged in veteran homelessness and employment. The emphasis is on being a national hub that can translate VETS policy and program expectations into practical, on-the-ground guidance that improves performance and outcomes.
The work described in the solicitation is broad and hands-on, reflecting the cooperative agreement structure, where VETS provides direction and ongoing involvement. A major responsibility is responding to and helping manage a high volume of technical assistance inquiries, since VETS historically receives thousands of questions each year by phone, email, and written correspondence about HVRP and related programs. Under VETS supervision, the awardee would either directly provide advice and problem-solving support to grantees and stakeholders or help VETS develop strategies to address recurring issues efficiently and consistently. This means the selected organization needs the capacity to field inquiries, track them, identify themes, and provide reliable, program-compliant guidance.
A second major pillar is employer outreach designed to expand real employment and training opportunities for homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness. The awardee must develop, conduct, and document extensive outreach to national, state, and local employers to raise awareness of HVRP, HFVVWF, IVTP, and SD. The intent is to translate employer engagement into stronger hiring pipelines, better placement options, and more training opportunities aligned with labor market demand. Because this outreach must be documented, applicants are implicitly expected to have systems for outreach planning, relationship management, and reporting, not just informal networking.
The solicitation also requires capturing and sharing what works. The awardee must contact current grantees and identify, extract, document, and disseminate at least twenty (20) best practices or case-study style overviews, in a format and scope defined by VETS. This is meant to accelerate learning across the grantee community by turning successful local approaches into replicable models. In addition, the awardee is expected to assist VETS with research and program-improvement studies, again as defined and directed by VETS, which may include analyzing program challenges, testing improvement strategies, or producing issue briefs that support stronger service delivery.
In terms of delivery methods, the announcement makes clear that the awardee may also be tasked with conference planning and management support and with providing web-based video or teleconferencing services to distribute information broadly. That signals an expectation for national coordination capacity, including virtual training or convenings, logistical support, and the ability to package technical content for different audiences. Across all tasks, the work is tied to two primary objectives VETS wants grantees to implement more effectively: (1) delivering services that reintegrate homeless veterans into meaningful employment, and (2) stimulating the development of effective service delivery systems that address the complex needs of homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness.
Funding for Program Year 2014 is estimated at up to $850,000 total, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $300,000, and VETS anticipates making two (2) awards depending on application quality. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The period of performance listed is January 13, 2014 through January 12, 2015, with the possibility of up to three additional years of funding if Congress appropriates funds, VETS elects to exercise option years, and the awardee demonstrates satisfactory technical and financial performance. The notice also highlights appropriations uncertainty at the time (funding was under a continuing resolution expiring January 15, 2014), and it states that awards are contingent on Congressional appropriations and the availability of funds. Applicants are instructed to monitor Grants.gov and the DOL VETS website for amendments or updates.
Eligibility is broad and includes state and local Workforce Investment Boards (established under the Workforce Investment Act), state and local public agencies, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, for-profit/commercial entities, and nonprofit organizations including faith-based and community-based organizations. Nonprofits claiming 501(c)(3) status must submit a current IRS determination letter with the application or risk being deemed nonresponsive. The opportunity is listed as discretionary, uses a cooperative agreement instrument, and is associated with CFDA 17.805 (Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project). Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number SCA 14 01, a posted date of November 8, 2013, and a closing date of December 9, 2013 (archived January 8, 2014).
National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) Funding Opportunity - FAQs
What is the NVTAC funding opportunity?
The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) funding opportunity is a U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) cooperative agreement competition intended to strengthen the national technical assistance infrastructure that supports programs serving homeless veterans.
What is the legal authority for this effort?
The effort is authorized by 38 U.S.C. Section 2021, which directs the Secretary of Labor to operate, directly or through grants or contracts, programs that provide job training, counseling, and placement services (including job readiness, literacy, and skills training) to help homeless veterans reintegrate into the labor force as quickly as possible.
Is this funding for direct services to homeless veterans?
No. This solicitation is not for direct client services to homeless veterans. It is for an entity (or entities) that can help VETS and VETS-funded grantees operate better by providing training, guidance, tools, and coordinated support across the country.
What programs does NVTAC support under this announcement?
The core purpose is to maintain and improve technical assistance for the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP) and related VETS initiatives: the Homeless Female Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Families Program (HFVVWF), the Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP), and the Stand Down Grants Program (SD).
What is the overall role of the awardee?
The awardee is expected to serve as a national hub that translates VETS policy and program expectations into practical, on-the-ground guidance that improves performance and outcomes across HVRP and related initiatives.
Who is the intended audience for NVTAC technical assistance?
The awardee is expected to serve a wide and diverse audience including current and prospective grantees and applicants, employers, Veterans Service Organizations, federal/state/local agency partners (including state and local workforce investment boards), nonprofit organizations (including faith-based and community-based organizations), the general public, and other stakeholders engaged in veteran homelessness and employment.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning VETS provides direction and has ongoing involvement in the work described in the solicitation.
What does the cooperative agreement structure imply about VETS involvement?
It implies the work is hands-on and conducted under VETS supervision and direction, with VETS involved in shaping and overseeing technical assistance approaches, priorities, and deliverables.
What are the major technical assistance responsibilities described?
A major responsibility is responding to and helping manage a high volume of technical assistance inquiries. VETS historically receives thousands of questions each year by phone, email, and written correspondence about HVRP and related programs. Under VETS supervision, the awardee would provide advice and problem-solving support or help VETS develop strategies to address recurring issues efficiently and consistently.
What capacity is expected for handling technical assistance inquiries?
The selected organization is expected to have capacity to field inquiries, track them, identify themes, and provide reliable, program-compliant guidance.
Is employer outreach required as part of NVTAC?
Yes. Employer outreach is a major pillar designed to expand real employment and training opportunities for homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness.
What does employer outreach involve under this solicitation?
The awardee must develop, conduct, and document extensive outreach to national, state, and local employers to raise awareness of HVRP, HFVVWF, IVTP, and SD, with the intent of strengthening hiring pipelines, placement options, and training opportunities aligned with labor market demand.
Why does the solicitation emphasize documenting outreach?
Because outreach must be documented, the solicitation signals an expectation that the awardee will have systems for outreach planning, relationship management, and reporting (not just informal networking).
What are the requirements related to best practices and knowledge sharing?
The awardee must contact current grantees and identify, extract, document, and disseminate at least twenty (20) best practices or case-study style overviews, in a format and scope defined by VETS, to accelerate learning and replication across the grantee community.
Does the solicitation include research or program improvement work?
Yes. The awardee is expected to assist VETS with research and program-improvement studies as defined and directed by VETS, which may include analyzing program challenges, testing improvement strategies, or producing issue briefs that support stronger service delivery.
Are conferences and virtual events part of the expected work?
They may be. The announcement states the awardee may be tasked with conference planning and management support and with providing web-based video or teleconferencing services to distribute information broadly.
What are the primary objectives VETS wants grantees to implement more effectively (that NVTAC supports)?
The work is tied to two primary objectives: (1) delivering services that reintegrate homeless veterans into meaningful employment, and (2) stimulating the development of effective service delivery systems that address the complex needs of homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness.
How much funding is available?
For Program Year 2014, funding is estimated at up to $850,000 total. The award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $300,000.
How many awards does VETS anticipate making?
VETS anticipates making two (2) awards depending on application quality.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance listed is January 13, 2014 through January 12, 2015.
Are renewal or option years possible?
Yes. The notice includes the possibility of up to three additional years of funding if Congress appropriates funds, VETS elects to exercise option years, and the awardee demonstrates satisfactory technical and financial performance.
Are awards guaranteed once selected?
No. The notice states awards are contingent on Congressional appropriations and the availability of funds, and it notes appropriations uncertainty at the time due to a continuing resolution expiring January 15, 2014.
Where should applicants look for amendments or updates?
Applicants are instructed to monitor Grants.gov and the DOL VETS website for amendments or updates.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state and local Workforce Investment Boards (established under the Workforce Investment Act), state and local public agencies, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, for-profit/commercial entities, and nonprofit organizations including faith-based and community-based organizations.
What documentation is required for nonprofits claiming 501(c)(3) status?
Nonprofits claiming 501(c)(3) status must submit a current IRS determination letter with the application or risk being deemed nonresponsive.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 17.805 (Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCA 14 01.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is November 8, 2013. The closing date is December 9, 2013. The listing notes it was archived January 8, 2014.
Is this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary.
Is the award intended to be national in scope?
Yes. The announcement repeatedly emphasizes national coordination, serving a broad set of stakeholders across the country, and operating as a national hub for guidance, training, tools, and coordinated support.
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