Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS). The JVSG program provides federal funding through a formula grant to state agencies to hire dedicated staff (Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) staff) who provide individualized career and training-related services to eligible veterans and eligible persons with employment barriers, and assist employers in filling their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans.

Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) The Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program provides federal funding through a formula grant to state agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Recipients use this funding to hire dedicated staff that provide individualized career and training-related services to eligible veterans and eligible persons with employment barriers, and that assist employers in filling their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans.

The JVSG program supports the Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) specialist position, Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) staff, and Consolidated DVOP/LVER (CODL) staff. DVOP specialists provide individualized career services to veterans with employment barriers, with the maximum emphasis directed toward serving veterans who are economically or educationally disadvantaged.

LVER staff conduct outreach to employers and business associations and engage in advocacy efforts with hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for veterans and encourage the hiring of veterans with a disability. CODL staff serve in a dual role as DVOP and LVER. EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR - HJ State and Local Government Employment _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.

gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** **Fiscal Year 2025:** In Fiscal Year 2025, VETS distributed $174,558,042 to 54 state agencies.

With those funds, the states supported approximately 1,189 full-time equivalent staff across the country who provided individualized career services to eligible veterans, eligible persons, and transitioning service members, or who worked with employers to promote the hiring of veterans. Performance outcomes under this grant are captured by program year (July 1 through June 30).

For Program Year 2024, ending June 30, 2025, grant-funded staff served 42,189 participants. During that same timeframe, over 56% of previously exited participants were employed in their second quarter after exit, and nearly 55% were employed in their fourth quarter after exit. No Credentials or Documentation are required.

2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states) The state administrative entity designated by each Governor may apply for this grant. In most cases, this is the state workforce agency.

Entities who are eligible to apply for this assistance are notified directly when it is time for them to apply for annual funding. This assistance is not available for individuals or non-governmental organizations. To access services available under this grant, visit our website at www.

dol. gov/agencies/vets/veterans/findajob.

Veteran (including dependents), Active-Duty Service Person (including dependents, Reservist (including dependents) Eligible veterans (per 38 USC 4211(4)) and eligible persons (per 38 USC 4101(5)) who would like one-on-one career counseling or group training and are experiencing any of the following employment barriers: • A disability: has a US Department of Veterans Affairs service-connected disability rating of at least 10%, released from service due to a disability, or has disability per the Americans with Disabilities Act • Vietnam-era veteran: active duty between 8/5/64-5/7/75, or served in the Republic of Vietnam between 11/1/55-5/7/75 • Recently separated veteran: released from active duty within the last three years • Referred for employment services by a representative of the US Department of Veterans Affairs • Experiencing homelessness: will soon lose, currently lacks, and/or cannot obtain fixed, regular, adequate, permanent housing; or attempting to flee domestic violence • Subjected to any stage of the criminal justice process • Between 18-24 years of age • Lacks high school diploma or equivalent • Unemployed and available to work • Receiving (or has received in last 6 months) public assistance through SNAP, TANF, SSI, or state/local income-based program • Total family income does not exceed the poverty line or 70% of the lower living standard income level, whichever is higher • Head of a single-parent household Beneficiaries may also include: • Transitioning service members who are within 1 year of separation or 2 years of retirement, and have participated in any part of the Transition Assistance Program • Wounded, ill, or injured service members who are receiving treatment at a Soldier Recovery Unit • A spouse or other family caregiver of such wounded, ill, or injured service members.

Publication and Printing, Personal Services Compensation (e.g., Salary, Stipend), Employee Health and Welfare, Memberships, Subscriptions, and Professional Activity Costs, Staff Training and Development, Equipment Rental/User Fee, Materials and Supplies Costs, Including Costs of Computing Devices, Publication and Printing, Program Management Expenses, Program Related Supplies, Facilities Rental/User Fee, Disposal (Including Gains and Losses), Utilities (e.g., Power, Water, Phones), Specialized Service Facility, Special Purpose Equipment, General Purpose Equipment, Transportation of Things, Funds must be used by States only for salaries, benefits, and reasonable expenses of Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists described in 38 U.S.C.

4103A; Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER) according to the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 4104; and consolidated DVOP/LVER (CODL) positions who are assigned a mix of DVOP and LVER duties according to the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 4102A(h).

Architectural and Engineering, Rearrangement and reconversion costs, Minor Renovations/Alterations, Telecommunication or Video Surveillance, Real Property Depreciation, Alteration and Renovations, Customs and Import Duties, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Review Board (IRB) costs, Laboratory Directed Research and Development, Medical liability insurance, Participant Support Costs, Research Patient Care Costs, Trailers and Modular Units, Trainee Costs, Training Related Expenses, Travel – Research Patients, Scholarships, Student Aid, and Tuition, Special Purpose Equipment, JVSG funds may not be used for any purpose other than those described in Use of Award above.

Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.

O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Estimated funding allocations for states are calculated using the formula specified at 20 CFR 1001. 150-152. States are notified of their next fiscal year's estimated allocations each spring.

Grant recipients are required to follow current policy to submit an annual funding application by the first Friday each August. The application must include an approved four-year state plan that describes how the state will operate their program in accordance with 38 U.S.C. Chapter 41 and VETS policy.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Opportunity Posted Location: Other Application Procedures Location: URL Fiscal Year based formula level funds requested are approved annually by a Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration's Grant Officer based upon reviews and recommendations by VETS Regional Administrators and Directors for Veterans' Employment and Training (RAVETs and DVETs). Not Applicable.

It typically takes 90 days from the application due date of the first Friday in August before the state agency receives funding. This range of time depends on 1) when VETS receives a complete, valid application package, and 2) when VETS receives funding after a continuing resolution or annual appropriation bill is signed.

| | Determined at Time of Award | Other | Funding is distributed based on several factors, such as 1) when VETS receives a complete, valid application package or subsequent valid additional funding request, 2) when VETS receives funding after a continuing resolution or annual appropriation bill is signed. | 3 Years | Per annual appropriation, recipients have up to three full fiscal years to spend their annual funding allocation.

Recipients must obligate funding on a first in, first out basis.

| The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Additional Information: The Department of Labor's specific exceptions to 2 CFR 200, located at 2 CFR 2900, also apply.

**Financial Reports:**Federal Financial Report (SF 425): The FFR is submitted by the grantee through the Health and Human Services (HHS) Payment Management System (PMS) and is reviewed and accepted by the Grant Officer’s Technical Representatives (GOTRs). It summarizes expenditures, drawdowns, and disbursement activity. OMB approved Expenditure Detail Reports (EDR) (VETS-402).

The EDR is a workbook submitted by the grantee to the GOTR via email attachment. One workbook covers an entire grant award and is updated on a quarterly basis. It reports the salary, benefits, and other expenses for each staff position type, and on the expenditures and obligations for all other activities including incentive award and management and administrative costs.

The EDR also reports the number of funded positions for each activity. See complete reporting requirements at https://www. dol.

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pdf. , Frequency: Quarterly **Progress/Performance Reports :**OMB approved Technical Performance Narrative (VETS 403), or TPN: The TPN is submitted to the GOTR via email attachment. In the TPN, the recipient explains differences between planned and actual expenditures, staffing levels, and performance outcomes, as well as describing accomplishments and activities under the grant.

The TPN must be completed per the form instructions and signed by the State Agency Administrator or a designee attesting to the its accuracy and completeness. ETA 9173 Series quarterly performance reports. Grant recipients report JVSG participant and outcome data via the Workforce Integrated Performance System in accordance with the most recent instructions from the DOL Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

See complete reporting requirements at https://www. dol. gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/VPL-JVSG-Recurring-Reports-2022.

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, Frequency: Quarterly Cost accounting, time keeping, and performance records to be maintained in accordance with each grant agreement and provisions, regulations and Veterans' Program Letters.

Retention Period: 3 Years **Additional Compliance Requirements:** **Guidelines and Information:** **Description:** VETS maintains a National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) contract to develop and deliver training materials and resources to grant recipients and veteran service providers. Trainings are offered in a variety of formats and cover an array of subjects. They are free of charge.

Travel to in-person trainings may be covered by the NVTI contract for DOL-funded staff who serve veterans. URL: https://www. nvti.

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