Opportunity Information: Apply for SGA DFA PY 12 10
Apply for SGA DFA PY 12 10
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.282 Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2013 and posted on Apr 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2013 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement for Single Institution Applicants is June 18, 2013. The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement for Consortium Applicants is July 3, 2013. Applications must be received no later than 400 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 $474,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible institutions are institutions of higher education as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002) which offer programs that can be completed in not more than two years. They include public, proprietary, or other nonprofit educational institutions. Generally, such institutions of higher education include two year and four year colleges and universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Hispanic serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander serving Institutions. Educational institutions in the U.S. territories are eligible if they offer programs that can be completed in not more than two years and are accredited by an agency or association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. However, applications from institutions not located in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico may not be eligible for the full 10 points in Section V.A.1 because workers outside of these jurisdictions cannot be certified as TAA eligible. Eligible institutions previously funded under TAACCCT SGA/DFA PY 10 03 (Round 1) either as a single institution or through a consortium application may apply as a single institution or as a Lead or Member Institution in a consortium application under this SGA. Eligible institutions previously funded as a Lead Institution under either a single institution or consortium application through TAACCCT SGA/DFA PY 11 08 (Round 2) may not apply as a single institution or as a Lead Institution in a consortium application under this SGA, but may participate in a consortium application as a Member Institution. See Section III of the SGA for more detail.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grants Program is a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen community college and other eligible higher education institutions capacity to deliver short term, workforce focused education and training. In this third round of TAACCCT funding, the Department made approximately $474 million available to help institutions expand, improve, and accelerate programs that can be completed in two years or less. The central goal is to help workers who have lost jobs or face job loss due to foreign trade impacts build new, marketable skills and earn credentials that lead to reemployment in high wage, high skill fields, while also helping employers meet demand for skilled workers.
The program is tightly connected to the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers Program under the Trade Act of 1974. TAACCCT investments are primarily intended to serve TAA eligible workers, meaning individuals certified for training assistance because their employment was affected by international trade. At the same time, the Department anticipated broader spillover benefits: once new or improved training pathways are built, other adults in the community can also enroll and gain credentials, which expands the overall workforce impact beyond the TAA population.
Funding under this solicitation supported four year grant projects. Applicants were expected either to create new undergraduate education and career training strategies or to replicate or scale approaches that already had evidence of successful implementation. In practice, this emphasis on evidence meant grantees were encouraged to adopt proven program models, program development methods, and delivery strategies rather than reinventing training from scratch, with the intent of speeding results and increasing the likelihood that participants would complete programs and move into employment.
Eligible applicants were institutions of higher education as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002) that offer programs completable in no more than two years. This includes a wide range of institutions such as public colleges, proprietary institutions, and nonprofit institutions, including two year and four year colleges and universities and minority serving institutions (for example Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions). Institutions could be located in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. Territorial institutions were eligible if they met the program length and accreditation conditions, but the solicitation noted a competitiveness drawback: workers outside the 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico cannot be certified as TAA eligible, which could affect scoring tied to serving TAA participants.
The Department anticipated making about 70 awards. Individual awards ranged from a floor of $2,372,500 up to a ceiling of $25,000,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 17.282. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was Employment, Labor, and Training.
The application timeline reflected separate deadlines depending on applicant structure. Single institution applications were due June 18, 2013, while consortium applications were due July 3, 2013. In both cases, applications had to be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted April 19, 2013, and later archived August 2, 2013.
The solicitation also included restrictions related to participation by prior TAACCCT grantees. Institutions funded in Round 1 (SGA/DFA PY 10-03) could apply again either alone or as part of a consortium. Institutions that had been funded as a Lead Institution in Round 2 (SGA/DFA PY 11-08) were not allowed to apply again as a single institution or as a Lead Institution in this round, but they could participate as a Member Institution within a consortium. This structure was meant to broaden access to lead funding roles while still allowing experienced institutions to contribute expertise through partnerships.
Overall, this TAACCCT round aimed to accelerate the creation and scaling of shorter duration credential pathways aligned with employer needs, with a particular focus on workers harmed by trade disruptions. By investing at large scale in program development and replication over four years, the Department sought to leave behind stronger training infrastructure at colleges and universities that could continue serving both dislocated workers and other adult learners after the grant period ended.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the TAACCCT Grants Program?
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grants Program is a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) discretionary grant opportunity designed to strengthen the capacity of community colleges and other eligible higher education institutions to deliver short-term, workforce-focused education and training.
What was the purpose of this third round of TAACCCT funding?
This round made approximately $474 million available to help institutions expand, improve, and accelerate education and training programs that can be completed in two years or less. The overall aim was to help workers who have lost jobs or face job loss due to foreign trade impacts build new, marketable skills and earn credentials leading to reemployment in high-wage, high-skill fields, while also helping employers meet demand for skilled workers.
How is TAACCCT connected to the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers Program?
TAACCCT is tightly connected to the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers Program under the Trade Act of 1974. TAACCCT investments were primarily intended to serve TAA-eligible workers, meaning individuals certified for training assistance because their employment was affected by international trade.
Who was the primary population intended to be served by TAACCCT-funded training?
The primary intended population was TAA-eligible workers: individuals certified as eligible for training assistance due to employment impacts from international trade.
Could people who are not TAA-eligible benefit from TAACCCT-funded programs?
Yes. While the investments were primarily intended to serve TAA-eligible workers, the Department anticipated broader spillover benefits. Once new or improved training pathways were developed, other adults in the community could also enroll and earn credentials, expanding workforce impact beyond the TAA population.
What kinds of education and training programs were supported?
The solicitation focused on short-term, workforce-focused programs that can be completed in two years or less. Applicants were expected to create new undergraduate education and career training strategies, or replicate or scale approaches that already had evidence of successful implementation.
How long were the grant projects expected to last?
Funding under this solicitation supported four-year grant projects.
What did the solicitation mean by emphasizing "evidence"?
The emphasis on evidence meant grantees were encouraged to adopt proven program models, program development methods, and delivery strategies rather than reinventing training from scratch. The intent was to speed results and increase the likelihood that participants would complete programs and move into employment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were institutions of higher education as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002) that offer programs completable in no more than two years.
What types of institutions could qualify as eligible applicants?
Eligibility included a wide range of institutions such as public colleges, proprietary institutions, and nonprofit institutions, including two-year and four-year colleges and universities, as well as minority-serving institutions (for example Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions), as long as the program length condition was met.
Could a four-year college or university apply?
Yes. The eligible applicant types included two-year and four-year colleges and universities, provided they offer programs that are completable in no more than two years.
Where could eligible institutions be located?
Institutions could be located in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
Were U.S. territorial institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Territorial institutions were eligible if they met the program length and accreditation conditions.
Was there any competitiveness consideration for territorial institutions?
Yes. The solicitation noted a competitiveness drawback: workers outside the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico cannot be certified as TAA-eligible, which could affect scoring tied to serving TAA participants.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making about 70 awards.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards ranged from a minimum (floor) of $2,372,500 to a maximum (ceiling) of $25,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 17.282.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was Employment, Labor, and Training.
What were the application deadlines?
Single institution applications were due June 18, 2013, and consortium applications were due July 3, 2013. In both cases, applications had to be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Were the deadlines different for single applicants versus consortia?
Yes. Single institution applications had an earlier deadline (June 18, 2013) than consortium applications (July 3, 2013), with the same 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time receipt requirement for both.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted April 19, 2013, and later archived August 2, 2013.
Could prior TAACCCT grantees apply in this round?
Yes, but with restrictions depending on the prior round and role. Institutions funded in Round 1 (SGA/DFA PY 10-03) could apply again either alone or as part of a consortium. Institutions funded as a Lead Institution in Round 2 (SGA/DFA PY 11-08) were not allowed to apply again as a single institution or as a Lead Institution in this round, but they could participate as a Member Institution within a consortium.
What were the restrictions for Round 2 Lead Institutions?
Institutions that had been funded as a Lead Institution in Round 2 (SGA/DFA PY 11-08) could not apply as a single institution or serve again as a Lead Institution in this round. They could only participate as a Member Institution within a consortium.
Why did the solicitation limit Round 2 Lead Institutions from leading again?
The structure was meant to broaden access to lead funding roles while still allowing experienced institutions to contribute expertise through partnerships.
What was the overall long-term intent of this TAACCCT round?
This round aimed to accelerate the creation and scaling of shorter-duration credential pathways aligned with employer needs, with a particular focus on workers harmed by trade disruptions. By investing at large scale in program development and replication over four years, the Department sought to leave behind stronger training infrastructure at colleges and universities that could continue serving both dislocated workers and other adult learners after the grant period ended.
Browse more business programs for Colleges, Training Services
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Employment and Training Administration
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Employment, Labor and Training
Next opportunity: Global Connections and Exchange Youth TechCamps
Previous opportunity: RFI Environmental Research and Observations at the First U.S. Offshore Wind Facilities
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for SGA DFA PY 12 10
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (SGA DFA PY 12 10) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Disability Employment Initiative Apply for SGA DFA PY 12 08 Funding Number: SGA DFA PY 12 08 Agency: Employment and Training Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program (IVTP) Apply for NOI 9 Funding Number: NOI 9 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Project to Prevent Child Labor in Home Based Carpet Production in Afghanistan Apply for NOI 10 AFGHANISTAN Funding Number: NOI 10 AFGHANISTAN Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Notice of Intent Bangladesh Fire Safety Project Apply for NOI 11 BANGLADESH Funding Number: NOI 11 BANGLADESH Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| MSHA State Grants Program Apply for MSHA 2013 1 Funding Number: MSHA 2013 1 Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Project to Reduce Child Labor in Rwanda Apply for SCA 13 04 Funding Number: SCA 13 04 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| GEORGIA LABOR LAW COMPLIANCE PROJECT Apply for NOI 13 GEORGIA Funding Number: NOI 13 GEORGIA Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Project to Reduce Child Labor and Improve Labor Rights and Working Conditions in the Dominican Republic Apply for SGA 13 03 Funding Number: SGA 13 03 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Global Research on Child Labor Measurement and Policy Development Apply for SGA 13 05 Funding Number: SGA 13 05 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $7,000,000 |
| Honduras and El Salvador Labor Law Compliance Project Apply for NOI 12 HONDURAS EL SALVADOR Funding Number: NOI 12 HONDURAS EL SALVADOR Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Project to Reduce Child Labor in Colombia Apply for SCA 13 06 Funding Number: SCA 13 06 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $9,000,000 |
| Morocco Women Worker Empowerment Project Apply for NOI 14 MOROCCO WOMEN WORKER EMPOWERMENT Funding Number: NOI 14 MOROCCO WOMEN WORKER EMPOWERMENT Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Project to Reduce Child Labor in Burma Apply for NOI 15 BURMA Funding Number: NOI 15 BURMA Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Improving Fire and General Building Safety in Bangladesh Apply for SGA 13 08 Funding Number: SGA 13 08 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Gender Informed Research (Women) Enhanced Approaches to Project Development Apply for IVV R1230 OPP2 06162013 Funding Number: IVV R1230 OPP2 06162013 Agency: IVV Test Agency Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $500 |
| Country Level Engagement and Assistance to Reduce (CLEAR) Child Labor Apply for SCA 13 12 Funding Number: SCA 13 12 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $7,700,000 |
| Project to Prevent Child Labor in Home Based Carpet Production in Afghanistan Apply for SCA 13 11 Funding Number: SCA 13 11 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| African Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative Apply for SCA 13 07 Funding Number: SCA 13 07 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $3,000,000 |
| Strengthening Linkages between Labor Inspectorates and Labor Courts to Improve Labor Enforcement in El Salvador and Honduras Apply for SCA 13 09 Funding Number: SCA 13 09 Agency: OASAM Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Women in Development for Prosperity Program Apply for 636 13 000001 Funding Number: 636 13 000001 Agency: Guinea USAID Conakry Category: Employment, Labor and Training Funding Amount: $3,600,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "SGA DFA PY 12 10", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.