(a) Every two years, unless there has been a waiver of competition
for the area, the Department issues a Solicitation for Grant
Application (SGA) seeking applicants for INA program grants.
(b) If two or more entities apply for grants for the same service
area, or for overlapping service areas, and a waiver of competition
under WIA section 166(c)(2) is not granted to the incumbent grantee,
the following additional procedures apply:
(1) The Grant Officer will follow the regulations for priority
designation at Sec. 668.210.
(2) If no applicant is entitled to priority designation, DINAP will
inform each entity which submitted a NOI, including the incumbent
grantee, in writing, of all the competing Notices of Intent no later
than November 15 of the year the NOI's are received.
(3) Each entity will have an opportunity to describe its service
plan, and may submit additional information addressing the requirements
of Sec. 668.240(c) or such other information as the applicant
determines is appropriate. Revised Notices must be received or contain
an official U.S. Postal Service postmark, no later than January 5th.
(4) The Grant Officer selects the entity that demonstrates the
ability to produce the best outcomes for its customers.
