[Workplace] DOL Grant: Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) InitiativeDonna Brian djgbrian at utk.eduTue Dec 6 17:33:26 EST 2005
FYI Purpose of grant: To develop regional, integrated approaches to workforce and economic development and education Eligible Applicants State governments Additional Information on Eligibility: State Governors (for the purpose of this application the definition of State Governor includes the Governor of Puerto Rico and the Mayor of the District of Columbia) are the eligible applicants for the WIRED Initiative. The Governor must submit an application on behalf of a specific, defined multi-county regional team of public and private partners. The application must clearly identify the entity that will be the grant recipient with responsibility for administering the project on the Governor's behalf and serving as the grant's fiscal agent. The application must also identify all project partners, specify their role, and identify the geographic region covered. Joint applications for regions that cross state lines will be accepted, and must be jointly submitted by the Governors of all impacted states. All participating Governors must sign the joint application, and the application must designate an entity as the grant recipient. The designated government entity will be responsible for administering the project and serving as its fiscal agent. Each Governor is permitted to submit up to three applications for regional or cross-state regional teams. Expected Number of Awards: 10 Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000.00 Award Ceiling: $5,000,000.00 Award Floor: none CFDA Number: 17.261 -- Employment and Training Administration Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects For more information, go to <http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOL/OGCM/OGCM/SGA-DFA-PY-05-04/Grant.html>
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