July 1, 2008

ETA REGIONAL INFORMATION ALERT     095-08

ORIGINATING OFFICE:     Region 5

SUBJECT:    Solicitation for Grant Applications - Technology-Based Learning Initiative (TBL), SGA/DFA-PY-08-04

PROGRAM(S): All Programs

1.  Purpose.  To transmit a Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) to fund Technology-Based Learning Initiatives.

2.  References.   Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 120, June 20, 2008, pp. 35155-35163; Workforce Investment Act of 1998 [Pub.L. 105-220], 29 U.S.C. 2841, 2916; Project GATE; WARN Act; Jobs for Veterans Act [Pub.L. 107-288]; Salary and Bonus Limitations [Pub. L. 109-149]; DUNS Number; Circulars A-21, 87, 122, 133; 20 CFR 667.220; 29 CFR Parts 2, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98 and 99; 48 CFR 31; Paperwork Reduction Act; TEGL 05-03, 01-05, 05-06; Executive Order 12372; Lobbying Disclosure Act [Pub.L. 104-65 (2U.S.C.1611)]; Community Based Organization Information Booklet; Help With Solicitation for Grant Applications; SF-424; SF-424A

3.  Links.  This Alert is in the Regional Resources website archive at: http://www.doleta.gov/regions/regionalresources/

Link to the Federal Register attachment (.pdf)

4.  Action:  State Workforce Agency administrators are requested to share this Information Alert with appropriate staff and other agencies. Eligible applicants, as defined in Part III.A. of the Solicitation, are invited to submit an application on or before August 19, 2008 to the individual named in Part IV.C. of the Solicitation. A Webinar for prospective applicants will be held for this grant competition on July29, 2008. Access information for the Webinar will be posted online.

5.  Contact.  Comments or questions about this Solicitation may be directed to Mamie Williams on 202.693.3341. Comments or questions about the format of this Alert may be directed to Robert Rainault on 312.596.5416.

6.  Expiration Date. August 19, 2008

7. Attachments.  Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 120, June 20, 2008, pp. 35155-35163.