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Find similar grantsWorkforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This initiative provides grants to eligible State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to modernize their state longitudinal database systems and infrastructure.
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Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Address national employment and training issues through demonstrations, pilot projects, and applied research that have interstate validity and will aid policymakers and stakeholders in addressing these issues and for continuous improvement of the public workforce system. Jobseekers, stakeholders, universities, program and policy experts, general public, government and non profit institutions.
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR - HW Labor Market Activity WIOA supersedes the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and amends the Wagner-Peyser Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The WIOA Joint Rule for Unified and Combined State Plans, Performance Accountability, and the One-Stop System Joint Provisions; Final Rule was published in the Federal Register at 81 FR 55792.
, Title Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (July 22, 2014), Public Law 113-128 _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** 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) Only states and U.S. territories are eligible to apply for WDQI grants.
These funds are used to develop, or enhance, state IT systems established as longitudinal administrative databases for the long-term analysis of individual data from pre-K through the workforce to determine the effectiveness of education and training programs.
U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states) Beneficiary eligibility is the same as applicant eligibility. With WDQI funding, states are required to develop a scorecard, using their longitudinal administrative database, that will display information in a consumer-friendly manner.
These scorecards will help inform consumer-choice when selecting workforce training providers.
Projects shall include demonstration of innovative direct services or improvements to existing service strategies for individuals to enhance employment opportunities, and include a rigorous research or evaluation component and support the Department of Labor’s stated strategic goal of “Good Jobs for Everyone,” by: (1) Preparing workers for good jobs; (2) For those not working, providing income security; (3) Focusing on key segments of the workforce; (4) Building a comprehensive workforce system through innovative approaches; and (5) Evaluating program effectiveness.
The Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI), also included under pilots, demonstration, and research, provides funding to states for the development of, or enhancement to, state workforce longitudinal administrative databases. Deadline determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Refer to Funding Opportunity Announcement Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E. O.
12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Criteria for each proposal are specified in the applicable FOA.
Procedures for each project are specified in the applicable funding opportunity announcement (FOA).
Generally, the procedure is as follows: 1) A technical review panel composed of staff from ETA program offices as well as peer reviewers evaluates eligible submitted applications; 2) The panel prepares a report for the ETA Grant Officer identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the application and the cumulative rating; 3) Once selections are made by the Grant Officer, an Award Notification is sent through the appropriate congressional channels for notification; and 4) After awardees are notified, the list of awardees is posted on the ETA Web site at www.
doleta. gov. If an application is rejected, a letter is sent to the applicant. Project extensions available upon approval by the Grant Officer (renewals are not automatic).
Requests for extensions or renewals must be submitted in writing along with supporting justification for the renewal. Procedures for each project are specified in the applicable FOA.
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: **Progress/Performance Reports :**Quarterly progress reports on all grants awarded are a mandatory requirement of all solicitations.
Monthly progress reports are required for contracts/task orders. , Frequency: Quarterly Recipients are required to maintain books, records, documents and other evidence of accounting procedures and practices sufficient to reflect properly all direct and indirect costs claimed to have been incurred for the performance of the grant.
Records are to be retained for three years from the date of final payment unless the grant officer authorizes earlier disposal.
Retention Period: 3 Years Domestic Assistance Program that uses Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA): Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) **To:**Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) **From:**WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIA/WIOA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects WIA Pilots, Demonstrations, and Research Projects Consolidated from 17.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) 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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Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments is sponsored by Department of Justice. To increase tribal capacity to respond to violent crimes against Indian women, and to develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving violent crimes against Indian women. This listing is currently active. Program number: 16.587. Last updated on 2024-11-26.
The NSF CISE Future Computing Research (Future CoRe) program supports research in computing and communication foundations, intelligent systems, and network systems. The program funds innovative research that advances the frontiers of computing including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. This is one of NSF's largest computing research programs with $280 million in total budget. Projects can address fundamental computing challenges, novel AI architectures, scalable intelligent systems, and next-generation network infrastructure.
DOL's second round of Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants closes August 17, 2026: roughly $40 million, about 10 awards, an $8 million ceiling, and an eligibility list restricted to State Workforce Agencies. The real opportunity is downstream, where the money converts into employer reimbursements. Here is how the architecture works, what Round 1 revealed, and how employers, community colleges, and workforce nonprofits should position for the money once it lands.
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