The Department of Employment Services (DOES) is requesting applications for innovative ways to serve Adults and Dislocated Workers as they transition into the workforce, specifically in one or more of the District’s six high demand industries, construction, infrastructure (transportation, energy utilities, and energy efficient technologies), hospitality, law enforcement, healthcare, and information technology (IT).
Donor Name: Department of Employment Services (DOES)
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $200,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
DOES) is seeking grant applications for high quality, structured, and innovative workforce development programs as a part of the Workforce Development Bureau Intermediate Initiatives. In order to expand innovative programming and meet the demands of District residents, the District anticipates awarding at least one grant under this solicitation. Based on availability of funding and Grantee satisfactory performance, DOES may exercise option years.
Program services in these high demand areas are to encompass at least one (1) of the three (3) intermediate categories listed below:
- Adult Entrepreneurship
- Work Readiness – Digital Literacy Credential
- Connect DC
Workforce and Federal Programs is seeking credential-based offerings. A credential is when a participant enrolls in an education or training program and attains a recognized postsecondary credential. A recognized postsecondary credential is defined as a credential consisting of an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by the State involved or Federal government, or an associate or baccalaureate degree, as well as graduate degrees.
Funding Information
- The total amount of funding DOES anticipate being available for award is up to $200,000.
Grant Period
- The “Intermediary Initiative Grant” grant will operate for one year from the date of the award.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants shall meet all applicable eligibility requirements listed in this RFA. Applications that do not meet the eligibility will be considered unresponsive and will not be considered for funding under this RFA. Organizations that are eligible to apply for this grant include public and private non-profit and for-profit organizations with demonstrated effectiveness providing the requested services and meeting the needs of the target population, including:
- Non-profit, community, and faith-based organizations
- Community colleges or other post-secondary institutions
- Public, charter, or alternative secondary schools
- Trade associations or chambers of commerce
- Private, for-profit service providers; or
- Labor unions, labor-management partnerships, or registered apprenticeship programs
For more information, visit Workforce Intermediary Initiative.
