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Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program expands the capacity of American Job Centers (AJCs) to promote existing career pathways for adults (ages 18 and older) and youth (ages 14-24) with visible, non-visible, and significant disabilities.
Grantees focus on making their career pathway systems fully inclusive and accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Disability Employment Initiative Grants Employment and Training Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-ETA-17-05 Funding Opportunity Title:Disability Employment Initiative Grants Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:8 Assistance Listings:17.
207 -- Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 31, 2017 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 31, 2017 Archive Date:Aug 30, 2017 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 15,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:• State workforce agencies (SWAs) eligible for funding under Title I of WIOA or for funding under the W-P Act.
• Entities described in section 166(c) of WIOA relating to Indian and Native American programs. These entities include Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations. These applicants are not required to partner with Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs).
States that received DEI Round VII funds are not eligible for funding under this FOA.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Employment and Training Administration Description:The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor announces the availability of approximately $15 million in grant funds authorized by Section 169, subsection (b), of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI).
We expect to fund approximately 8 grants (as defined in 2 CFR 200. 24) to state workforce agencies, ranging from $1. 5 million to $2.
5 million each. Applicants may apply for up to $2. 5 million of funding.
This Announcement solicits applications for Round VIII of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI).
The purpose of this program is to provide funding to expand the capacity of American Job Centers (AJCs), also known as One-Stop Centers, to promote the use of existing career pathways to serve two populations: 1) adults (ages 18 and older) with visible, non-visible, and significant disabilities, including those who have acquired disabilities in adulthood; and 2) youth (ages 14-24) with visible, non-visible, and significant disabilities, including those who have chronic health conditions.
Under this round of DEI funding, grantees will focus on improvements needed to make their existing “career pathways” systems fully inclusive of and accessible to individuals with disabilities. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants.
gov/search-results-detail/295151) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants Management Specialist #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below. This is being done to protect your privacy.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State workforce agencies (SWAs) eligible for funding under Title I of WIOA or the W-P Act, and entities described in section 166(c) of WIOA relating to Indian and Native American programs. States that received DEI Round VII funds are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500,000 - $2,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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