Rynek pracy · 11.04.1997

Job Training Partnership Act: Microenterprise Grants Program

All the information needed to submit a proposal by eligible applicants is included in this announcement. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOL/ETA), announces the availability of funds to implement and enhance community based microenterprise activities. Microenterprise activities are authorized under Title IV, Part I of the Job Training Partnership Act. This program will be funded by the Job Training Partnership Act. Section 324 of the Job Training Partnership Act authorizes the use of funds reserved under Title III, Part B, for demonstration programs of up to three years in length, including programs dealing with self-employment opportunity. The grants will provide training, technical assistance and support to microenterprise owners or potential owners. It is anticipated that approximately $1.4 Million will be disbursed. Up to six (6) awards will be made in the range of $225,000 to $300,000 per grant. Applications that exceed $300,000 will not be considered. Awards will be made on a competitive basis. The duration of the Grants will be for fifteen (15) months with a one (1) year option. A 100 percent match is required for this program. In additi