Federal Employment Labor and Training Grants

FY 2024 Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant

In 2018, The National Park Service (NPS) was authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018: Public Law 115-141, Section 115, the Department of the Interior (DOI) to enter into cooperative agreements with, private nonprofit organizations designated by the Secretary of Labor under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to utilize the talents of older Americans in programs authorized by other provisions of law administered by the Secretary and consistent with such provisions of law. The Experienced Services Program is intended to augment the capacity of parks and provide needed subject-matter expertise to address short-term needs, unanticipated workloads, and new initiatives.The Experienced Services Program provides a cost-effective recruitment opportunity to obtain the services of non-Federal, experienced workers aged 55 and older. Through agreements with eligible nonprofit organizations, the NPS will be able to recruit and utilize the services of these workers on a project-specific basis to enhance its capacity to achieve its mission, goals, and objectives. Skilled and experienced older Americans, including veterans, will have the opportunity to put their talents and experience to use on a part-time to full-time basis. Enrollment in the program will not impact the retirement benefits of retired federal employees. The use of private non-profit organizations aligns with many of the Department of the Interior goals for fostering better relationships with the communities it serves and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of NPS programs.

The WORC Initiative aims to fund grants that create economic mobility, address inequities for historically marginalized communities of color, rural areas, and other underserved and underrepresented communities. These grants are designed to produce high-quality employment outcomes for workers in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, enabling them to remain and thrive in their communities. The Initiative provides grant funds to help impacted communities develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships, promoting new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality with a focus on equity and underserved populations. WORC Round 6 places a strong emphasis on three key focus areas: enhancing access to Good Jobs, prioritizing equity, and sustaining impact. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of a 24-hour hotline to provide crisis intervention and resources for Indigenous victims and survivors of family violence, ensuring they receive culturally relevant and accessible services.

This grant provides financial support to state agencies for conducting inspections of hazardous materials shippers to ensure compliance and enhance safety in transportation.

Agency Name: U.S. Department of Labor/ Bureau of International Labor Affairs Description:The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) seeks input, advice, knowledge, recommendations, and promising practices focused on the relationship between disability rights and access to decent work from a broader audience that is experienced in strengthening engagement for disabled persons, including disabled workers, and supporting disability inclusion and economic empowerment as potential strategies and remedies. The associated RFI questions are contained in Attachment 1. The RFI will be used to identify research gaps, promising approaches, practices, and policies that reduce discrimination and barriers that hinder equitable access to education, employment, and social protection services.

This funding opportunity provides financial incentives to nonprofit organizations that recruit and retain registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses in nursing homes across designated U.S. regions to address staffing shortages and improve care quality.

This program provides funding to empower local organizations and communities in specific countries to lead their own development initiatives, focusing on inclusivity and sustainability.

This fellowship provides funding to individual researchers, particularly those with disabilities, to conduct original studies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in areas such as health, employment, and community participation.

This grant provides funding to state educational agencies to improve training and professional development for personnel serving children with disabilities, enhancing educational outcomes and workforce readiness.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Japanese organizations in creating innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through public engagement in areas like security, democracy, and entrepreneurship.

This grant provides funding to colleges and universities to create or improve inclusive programs that support students with intellectual disabilities in their transition to higher education, focusing on academic, social, and career development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop housing solutions and supportive services for victims of human trafficking, helping them transition to safe and permanent living situations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for employment and training services aimed at improving economic self-sufficiency for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals and communities.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program Activities for Program Year (PY) 2024. States should e-mail all submission questions to Janice Sheelor, Grants Management Specialist, at Sheelor.Janice@dol.gov. The email must reference the specific Funding Opportunity Number, and include a contact name, email address, and phone number.

This program provides funding to colleges, nonprofits, and public agencies to improve education and job training in rural areas, helping students gain skills for high-demand careers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations that offer comprehensive services to youth aged 14 to 24, including pregnant or parenting individuals, to promote healthy relationships, socioemotional development, and successful transitions to adulthood.

This program provides funding to small U.S. businesses to develop and commercialize innovative education technology products that address critical challenges in learning and teaching.

This Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) announces the availability of additional funding to cover ongoing administrative costs related to reporting, data retention, audit-related and oversight activities, efforts to detect, establish and recover overpayments, and financial reconciliation efforts associated with the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program.Questions regarding this UIPL may be emailed to Rahel Bizuayene (Bizuayene.rahel@dol.gov).