Job Training Partnership Act: Business Partnership Grants

Résumé

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), under Title IV of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), is announcing the availability of demonstration funds under the Business Partnership Grants program. Grants will be awarded to eligile non-profit organizations to support the participation and involvement of the private sector in specific new initiatives involving national employment and training programs. These initiatives are (1) School-to-Work Programs which are sponsored jointly by the Departments of Labor and Education; (2) Skill Standards Initiatives and (3) Reemployment Program Strategy, which includes both Worker Adjustment Services and One-Stop Career Centers. Multiple grant awards may be made in each category. The estimated total amount of funds available under this solicitation is $1.8 million for all categories. Awards will be for a twelve month period with up to two option years. Applicants must identify which of the above categories they are applying for on the face sheet of their application. All information and forms needed to apply for funding under this solicitation are included in this announcement.