On June 24, 2003, the U.S. Department of Labor, ETA announced the availability of approximately $50 million for Business-Led H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants under a new Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) published in the Federal Register.

These grants, which may not exceed $3 million, are available to Business-Led Partnerships that consist of at least two businesses or a business-related nonprofit organization that represents more than one business. The partnership may also include any educational, labor, faith-based or community organization, or workforce investment board.

Applications under this SGA will be accepted until 4 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) September 22, 2003. A technical review panel will make careful evaluation of applications against the criteria set forth in the SGA which includes the H-1B principles and DOL priorities and emphases.

The Department of Labor plans to conduct three prospective Applicant Conferences relating to this high technology training grant solicitation. Information regarding these conferences is posted on this website.

Click here to go to the Federal Register Notice

Click here to go to Grant Application Forms and Instructions