(a) Rapid response is a required Statewide activity under WIA
section 134(a)(2)(A), to be carried out by the State or its designee in
collaboration with the Local Board(s) and chief elected official(s).
Pursuant to 20 CFR 665.310, rapid response encompasses, among other
activities, an assessment of the general needs of the affected workers
and the resources available to them.
(b) In accordance with national emergency grant application
guidelines published by the Department, each applicant must demonstrate
that:
(1) The rapid response activities described in 20 CFR 665.310 have
been initiated and carried out, or are in the process of being carried
out;
(2) State and local funds, including those made available under
section 132(b)(2)(B) of the Act, have been used to initiate appropriate
services to the eligible workers;
(3) There is a need for additional funds to effectively respond to
the assistance needs of the workers and, in the case of declared
emergencies and natural disasters, the community; and
(4) The application has been developed by or in conjunction with
the Local Board(s) and chief elected official(s) of the local area(s)
in which the proposed project is to operate.
