WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants / WIA National Emergency Grants

 

DWGs are supplemental, time-limited funding assistance provided in response to major economic dislocations or other events that cause significant impact on states and local areas that exceed the capacity of existing formula funds and other relevant resources. DWGs enable states and communities to respond to and recover from large, unexpected dislocation events.

Active 17.277 Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 Data not available
Fiscal Year 2020 When FEMA declared COVID-19 to be a national disaster situation, it triggered eligibility for all states and territories to apply for Disaster Recovery as well as Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants to help address the economic and workforce-related impacts of the pandemic. These grants were able to provide resources to create disaster-relief employment opportunities for unemployed individuals to help address the health and safety impacts of COVID-19, as well as the significant humanitarian needs caused by the pandemic. To address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ETA awarded 64 National Dislocated Worker Grants (44 Disaster Recovery and 20 Employment Recovery) totaling nearly $398 million. Grants ranged from $102,000 to approximately $40.4 million. In addition to COVID, the DWG program continues to provide resources to address natural disaster such as wildfires, hurricanes, and the Texas Ice Storm; these grants help communities affected recover from the impacts of the disaster and put affected individuals to work to provide income for their families as well as helping to clean up from the effects of the disaster. In 2020 11 new or continuing grants were funded to address a range of natural disasters, totaling approximately $47.6 million. The funding range for these grants was $470,000 to approximately $14.7 million. And DWG resources continue to be awarded to help support individuals and communities affected by the opioid crisis through the National Health Emergency Disaster Recovery DWGs. These grants have been ongoing for several years, and in 2020 ETA awarded 3 new grants totaling $5.9 million.
Fiscal Year 2021 ETA continues to award National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to support recovery and reemployment for individuals and communities affected by Federally-declared natural or other disasters, and mass layoff events. Disaster Recovery DWGs create temporary disaster-relief employment opportunities and enable affected individuals to access occupational training and other services. In FY 2021 ETA awarded or continued funding to approximately 25 Disaster Recovery DWGs that: helped individuals affected by substance misuse to obtain appropriate services and employment; assisted communities impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes clean up and recover; and continued addressing the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ETA also awarded or continued funding for approximately 45 Employment Recovery DWGs, which provide workforce training and other services to dislocated workers in response to mass layoff situations. In 2021 ETA awarded 37 CAREER DWGs to help reemploy dislocated workers most affected by the economic and employment fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular those from historically-marginalized communities or groups, and those who have been unemployed for an extended period of time or who have exhausted UI or other Pandemic Unemployment Insurance programs. ETA also awarded grants to address a facility fire that resulted in layoffs in North Carolina and military transition from a Texas military base.
Fiscal Year 2023 ETA continues to award National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to support recovery and reemployment for individuals and communities affected by Federally declared natural or other disasters, and mass layoff events. Disaster Recovery DWGs create temporary disaster-relief employment opportunities and enable affected individuals to access occupational training and other services. In FY 2022 ETA awarded or continued funding for Disaster Recovery DWGs that: helped individuals affected by substance misuse to obtain appropriate services and employment; assisted communities impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and tornadoes clean up and recover; continued addressing the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide temporary employment for individuals in communities affected by disaster events. In addition, ETA offered funding for the Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery grants; in September of 2022, ETA awarded 22 QUEST grants totaling $198,805,508 to recipients that included states, territories, and Federally recognized tribes. ETA also awarded or continued funding for Employment Recovery DWGs, which provide workforce training and other services that support dislocated workers following to mass layoff situations. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. It supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and amends the Wagner-Peyser Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This regulation has been submitted to the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) for publication, and is currently pending publication in the Federal Register. Only the version published in the Federal Register is the official regulation., Title 1, Part D, Section 170, Public Law 113-128 Entities that are eligible to receive a National Dislocated Worker Grant include: designated state or territorial Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program agencies; one or more Local Workforce Investment Areas; a designated organization receiving WIOA funding through the Native American Program provisions of WIOA or the tribal entities as described in the Stafford Act; entities determined to be appropriate to apply by the Governor of a state; and other entities that demonstrate their capability to carry out such projects to the Secretary of Labor. Funds can be used to provide employment and training services (including some supportive services) to eligible participants. Individuals who are eligible for assistance vary by type of National Dislocated Worker Grant project; however, they must meet the criteria provided in Section 170 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications for DWGs are submitted via grants.gov. Information on how to apply for DWG funding can be found at www.doleta.gov/dwgs/how-to-apply. The Grant Officer issues a Notice of Obligation to the grantee providing the dollar amount, purpose of the funds, and the terms and conditions of the grant based on the information provided in the application. Not applicable. From 15 to 30 days. A decision on an initial application and monetary grant modifications such as requests for incremental funding, are made within 45 working days from receipt of a complete and responsive request. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Eligible circumstances for funding include: Disasters - Both Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-declared disasters and other emergency events of national significance as designated by another Federal Agency; plant closures and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers; and assistance to areas experiencing higher than average demand for services for dislocated members of the armed forces and their spouses. Performance Reports: Performance reports are submitted quarterly. Not applicable. States are required to maintain adequate records in accordance with 29 CFR 95 and 97. Statutory Formula: Title Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 Public Law 113-128

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Generally, DWGs are funded incrementally, with a portion of the full award made initially and additional funds released as needed. Awarded DWG funds may be expended during the months remaining in the Program Year in which the grant award is made plus the subsequent two program years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Letter. Contact appropriate Regional Employment and Training Office listed in the appendix of the Catalog. Robert Kight
200 Constitution Ave., NW, Room C-4526
Washington, DC 20210 US
kight.robert@dol.gov
Phone: 202-693-3937 http://www.doleta.gov/DWGs 16-0174-0-1-504 (Project Grants) FY 22$320,000,000.00; FY 23 est $235,000,000.00; FY 24 est $255,000,000.00; FY 21$234,000,000.00; FY 20$469,000,000.00; FY 19$124,000,000.00; FY 18$159,000,000.00; FY 17$120,000,000.00; - Prior to July 2010 NEG grants were issued under CFDA # 17.260. Beginning in PY 2010 (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011) NEG grants or older grant increments began going out under 17.277. Grants amount awarded PY2019/FY2020 ranged from $307,207 to $29,175,000 Grant amounts awarded PY2018/FY2019 ranged from $307,207 - $14,666,667. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA ) 29 U.S.C. 3102 Section 170; 20 CFR Part 687; Training and Employment Guidance Letter 12-19. Not applicable.