Synopsis.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage applicants to develop replicable, comprehensive workforce strategies for preparing the workforce for middle-to high-skilled H-1B occupations within key sectors, such as Information Technology (IT), advanced manufacturing, and transportation that are being transformed by technological advancements and automation. To address these challenges, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department, or we), announces the availability of up to $150 million in grant funds authorized under section 414(c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), as amended (codified at 29 USC 3224a) for the H-1B One Workforce grant program. DOL expects to fund approximately 15–30 grants, with individual grant amounts ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
Limit on Proposals. Only one application from each organization as a lead applicant.
Internal Applications. Interested applicants are invited to submit a one page concept paper addressing the elements of the Project Description listed in the solicitation.
Deadlines. Internal proposals are to be submitted by 5:00 pm on November 2, 2020. Full proposals are due November 12, 2020.