C. D. WIA NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT
(NEG)
Q.
D-1. How does worker survey data contribute to the decision of the award level
for NEGs?
A. D-1.
Answer: Worker survey data are a primary information source for
validating the number of planned participants as a subset of the number of
eligible workers.
Explanation: Each NEG application identifies
the eligible dislocation event that qualifies for NEG funds, the number of
workers affected, the date when the layoff(s) will occur and the number of
workers expected to need employment-related assistance with NEG funds. NEG
resources are limited and must be targeted to needs, and survey data help to
demonstrate what is needed by the workers. For disaster grants, the
employment-related component must include information on the number of
participants that require assistance. Survey data help to demonstrate the
needs of the workers.
Q.
D-2. What is the process for submission and approval of a modification?
A.
D-2. Answer: Currently, all modifications must be submitted on
paper or e-mail (or fax) to the ETA Grant Officer for NEG projects. Once the
e-application is approved for all NEG processes, grantees will be required to
submit all modifications via the electronic system to both the Regional and
National Offices of ETA.
Explanation: To avoid delays in processing,
all modification requests should be submitted to the ETA Grant Officer who
signed the award letter, as well as to the Regional Federal Project Officer
(FPO) identified in the award letter. Modification requests will be processed
within 30 working days.
Specific
requirements for different types of modifications are detailed in the NEG
guidelines, which were published in the Federal Register on April 27, 2004. If there are any questions in
this regard, the grantee should contact the FPO for the particular project
(identified in the grant award letter, or subsequent communication). The FPO
will consult, as appropriate, with the Grant Officer and respond to requests.
Q.
D-3. What is the process for submission and approval of a "no new money"
modification?
A.
D-3. Answer: The same process is used for all modification
requests, as discussed in D-2, above.
Explanation: "No new money" modifications
generally mean that a grantee does not require additional NEG funds but is
requesting to extend the period of operation of a project, or make some other
technical change that is significant enough to warrant a modification. If
previously-awarded NEG funds are to be used for the requested extension, it
must be determined that such funds are eligible for expenditure during the
proposed timeframe, i.e., program year of award plus two subsequent years.