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Direct Care Worker Job Quality Grant (DCWJQ) is sponsored by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor & Industry. This initiative aims to address critical staffing shortages in the direct care industry by investing in grant funding to support improvements in job quality, retention rates, and employee satisfaction for direct care workers.
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Apply for the Direct Care Worker Job Quality Grant | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Apply for the Direct Care Worker Job Quality Grant (DCWJQ) DCWJQ grant recipients will develop solutions for the direct care industry that are favorable to employers, workers, and their patients and affect long-term change in the direct care industry. The demand for direct care workers continues to grow significantly.
At the same time, the direct care industry faces critical staffing shortages. To help recruit and retain direct care staff, DLI is investing $2,800,000 in grant funding to support the Direct Care Worker Job Quality (DCWJQ) initiative. Applicants may request awards of up to $600,000 each.
The goal of this initiative: Improvements to job quality Improvements to retentions rates Improvements to employee satisfaction The demand for direct care workers continues to grow significantly. At the same time, the direct care industry faces critical staffing shortages. To help recruit and retain direct care staff, DLI is investing $2,800,000 in grant funding to support the Direct Care Worker Job Quality (DCWJQ) initiative.
Applicants may request awards of up to $600,000 each. The goal of this initiative: Improvements to job quality Improvements to retentions rates Improvements to employee satisfaction Am I eligible for a DCWJQ grant?
PA SAP Vendor Identification Number Compliance with the Workforce Grant Agreement \r\n \r\n Eligible applicants Local workforce development boards Non-profit and non-governmental entities Community-based organizations Healthcare and long-term health organizations Business and trade associations \r\n \r\n Applicants must have extensive knowledge or experience in working with the direct care industry.
PA SAP Vendor Identification Number Compliance with the Workforce Grant Agreement Local workforce development boards Non-profit and non-governmental entities Community-based organizations Healthcare and long-term health organizations Business and trade associations Applicants must have extensive knowledge or experience in working with the direct care industry.
Step #1: Register for a Vendor Identification Number (also known as a SAP number) or a Unique Employer Identifier (UEI) before applying for a grant to avoid project delays or risk awards being rescinded. \r\n Step #2: Review the grant requirements in the Notice of Grant Availability (NGA) document. This document includes detailed information on grant goals and targets, as well as application requirements and deadlines.
\r\n Step #3: Review the grant's financial distribution process . Grant recipients will not receive funding up front but will invoice DLI each month to receive your budgeted and support expenses. \r\n Step #4: L&I will host a bidder's conference, which gives grant applicants the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarity about the application.
\r\n To learn more about applying for grant funding, watch this video. \r\n STWP grant applicants can reference an example Application Form provided by DLI's Bureau of Workforce Development Administration. Step #1: Register for a Vendor Identification Number (also known as a SAP number) or a Unique Employer Identifier (UEI) before applying for a grant to avoid project delays or risk awards being rescinded.
Step #2: Review the grant requirements in the Notice of Grant Availability (NGA) document. This document includes detailed information on grant goals and targets, as well as application requirements and deadlines. Step #3: Review the grant's financial distribution process .
Grant recipients will not receive funding up front but will invoice DLI each month to receive your budgeted and support expenses. Step #4: L&I will host a bidder's conference, which gives grant applicants the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarity about the application. To learn more about applying for grant funding, watch this video.
STWP grant applicants can reference an example Application Form provided by DLI's Bureau of Workforce Development Administration. Applications are due February 29, 2024 . \r\n You can apply for an STWP grant online on DLI's Grant Opportunities page .
\r\n Applications must be submitted to DLI's Bureau of Workforce Development Administration with the email subject: "NGA Application Direct Care Worker Job Quality Grant – Program Year 2024" Applications are due February 29, 2024 . You can apply for an STWP grant online on DLI's Grant Opportunities page .
Applications must be submitted to DLI's Bureau of Workforce Development Administration with the email subject: "NGA Application Direct Care Worker Job Quality Grant – Program Year 2024" To be added to the grant notification distribution list, email L&I's Bureau of Workforce Development Administration. For general questions or concerns email L&I's Grant Services team.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local workforce development boards, non-profit and non-governmental entities, community-based organizations, schools, healthcare and long-term health organizations, labor unions, business and trade associations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Direct Care Worker Job Quality Grant (DCWJQ) is funded by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor & Industry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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