Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA 09 03
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- The OASAM in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Registered Apprenticeship for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities Initiative Cooperative Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.720 Disability Employment Policy Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 16, 2009 and posted on Jun 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 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).
- 1. Eligible Applicants Under this announcement only consortia may apply for and receive a cooperative agreement. Each consortium must, at a minimum, have representation from each of the following four organization types (1) A RAP sponsor in a high growth industry sector (2) A CBO with demonstrated experience in securing job training services from established training institutions such as community colleges, and providing placement and support services to apprentices in high growth industries (3) A public/private nonprofit or for profit organization which may be faith based with demonstrated experience in providing employment and training services and employment related support services to people with disabilities and (4) An educational institution. This requirement does not in any way prevent the participation of other entities, which are integral to the implementation of the project. All applications must clearly identify the lead grant recipient and fiscal agent, as well as all other members of the consortium applying for the cooperative agreement. In addition, the application must identify the relationship between all of the members of the consortium, and their respective roles in carrying out the project. According to section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, an organization, as described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, that engages in lobbying activities will not be eligible for the receipt of Federal funds constituting an 23 award, grant, or loan. See 2 U.S.C. 1611 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4). Funding restrictions apply. See Section IV(5).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Registered Apprenticeship for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities Initiative Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number SGA 09 03) is a U.S. Department of Labor opportunity led by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) in partnership with the Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship (OA). Its core purpose is to fund pilot projects that strengthen the overall system capacity to deliver inclusive Registered Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training for youth and young adults with disabilities. The initiative is specifically focused on creating and testing practical, replicable models that expand access to high-quality, integrated apprenticeship training in high-growth industries for participants ages 16 to 27, including individuals with the most significant disabilities.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, meaning the Department expects to play an active role during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal involvement. The Department anticipated a total of about $400,000 available for this competition, with two awards expected. Individual awards were expected to fall between $200,000 (floor) and $400,000 (ceiling). The period of performance is 24 months, with the possibility of up to three additional option years at the Department's discretion based on funding availability and satisfactory performance. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted for applicants.
Eligibility is limited to consortia only. Each consortium must include, at minimum, representation from four required organization types. First, it must include a Registered Apprenticeship Program sponsor operating in a high-growth industry sector. Second, it must include a community-based organization with a track record of securing job training services from established training institutions (such as community colleges) and providing placement and ongoing support services to apprentices in high-growth fields. Third, it must include a public or private organization (nonprofit or for-profit, and it may be faith-based) with demonstrated experience delivering employment and training services, along with employment-related supports, specifically for people with disabilities. Fourth, the consortium must include an educational institution. While other partners may participate, these four categories must be clearly represented. Applications also have to clearly identify a lead grant recipient and fiscal agent, spell out each partner's role, and describe how consortium members relate to each other in implementing the project.
Programmatically, the initiative is designed around research, testing, and evaluation of innovative systems models. In practice, that means the funded consortia are expected not only to deliver inclusive apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship opportunities, but also to learn from implementation, document what works, and evaluate outcomes in a way that can inform broader replication. The emphasis on "inclusive integrated apprentice training" signals that the pilots should be structured so that youth and young adults with disabilities participate in standard workforce pathways and high-growth industries with the supports needed to succeed, rather than being separated into parallel or segregated programs.
Administratively, the solicitation outlines submission requirements and the evaluation criteria used to choose awardees, with application and submission procedures referenced as being detailed in Part IV of the SGA. A prospective applicant webinar was planned, with date and access information to be posted on ODEP's website. The opportunity was posted June 16, 2009, and closed July 15, 2009 (archived August 14, 2009). The CFDA listing associated with the program is 17.720 (Disability Employment Policy Development). The announcement also notes a statutory restriction affecting certain 501(c)(4) organizations engaged in lobbying activities, which would make them ineligible for federal funds under this award.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Cassandra Mitchell, Grants Management Specialist, at 202 693 4570 or mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Registered Apprenticeship for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities Initiative Cooperative Agreement.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SGA 09 03.
3) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Labor opportunity led by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), in partnership with the Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship (OA).
4) What is the core purpose of the initiative?
The core purpose is to fund pilot projects that strengthen overall system capacity to deliver inclusive Registered Apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship training for youth and young adults with disabilities.
5) What kinds of projects does the initiative want to fund?
The initiative is focused on creating and testing practical, replicable models that expand access to high-quality, integrated apprenticeship training in high-growth industries for youth and young adults with disabilities.
6) What does "inclusive" and "integrated" mean in this context?
Based on the solicitation description, "inclusive integrated apprentice training" means pilots should be structured so that youth and young adults with disabilities participate in standard workforce pathways and high-growth industries, with supports needed to succeed, rather than being separated into parallel or segregated programs.
7) Who is the intended participant population?
The participant focus is youth and young adults with disabilities ages 16 to 27, including individuals with the most significant disabilities.
8) What industries are emphasized?
The pilots are intended to expand access to apprenticeship training in high-growth industries. The consortium must include a Registered Apprenticeship Program sponsor operating in a high-growth industry sector.
9) What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which means the Department expects to play an active role during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal involvement.
10) How much total funding was anticipated for this competition?
The Department anticipated a total of about $400,000 available for this competition.
11) How many awards were expected?
Two awards were expected.
12) What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 (floor) up to $400,000 (ceiling).
13) What is the period of performance?
The period of performance is 24 months.
14) Are option years available?
Yes. The opportunity includes the possibility of up to three additional option years at the Department's discretion, based on funding availability and satisfactory performance.
15) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted for applicants.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to consortia only.
17) What is the minimum required makeup of an eligible consortium?
Each consortium must include, at minimum, representation from four required organization types:
- A Registered Apprenticeship Program sponsor operating in a high-growth industry sector
- A community-based organization with a track record of securing job training services from established training institutions (such as community colleges) and providing placement and ongoing support services to apprentices in high-growth fields
- A public or private organization (nonprofit or for-profit, and it may be faith-based) with demonstrated experience delivering employment and training services, along with employment-related supports, specifically for people with disabilities
- An educational institution
18) Can additional partners be included beyond the four required types?
Yes. Other partners may participate, but the four required categories must be clearly represented.
19) What applicant governance and roles must be clearly documented in the application?
Applications must clearly identify a lead grant recipient and fiscal agent, spell out each partner's role, and describe how consortium members relate to each other in implementing the project.
20) What are the main program expectations for funded projects?
Funded consortia are expected to deliver inclusive apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship opportunities and also learn from implementation, document what works, and evaluate outcomes in a way that can inform broader replication.
21) Is research and evaluation part of the project design?
Yes. The initiative is described as being designed around research, testing, and evaluation of innovative systems models, with an emphasis on generating learning that can inform broader replication.
22) Where are the application and submission procedures described?
The solicitation indicates that application and submission procedures are detailed in Part IV of the SGA.
23) How are applications evaluated?
The solicitation notes that it outlines evaluation criteria used to choose awardees, though the detailed criteria are referenced as being included in the SGA (with submission procedures referenced in Part IV).
24) Was there a webinar for prospective applicants?
A prospective applicant webinar was planned, with the date and access information to be posted on ODEP's website.
25) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted June 16, 2009, and closed July 15, 2009. It was archived August 14, 2009.
26) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 17.720 (Disability Employment Policy Development).
27) Are there any restrictions related to lobbying activities?
Yes. The announcement notes a statutory restriction affecting certain 501(c)(4) organizations engaged in lobbying activities, which would make them ineligible for federal funds under this award.
28) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Cassandra Mitchell, Grants Management Specialist, at 202 693 4570 or mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov.
29) Which Department of Labor offices are involved in administering or leading the initiative?
The initiative is led by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) in partnership with the Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship (OA).
30) What is the overall emphasis of the pilots (systems vs. single-program delivery)?
The solicitation emphasizes strengthening overall system capacity and developing innovative systems models that can be tested, evaluated, documented, and replicated, rather than focusing only on stand-alone program delivery.
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