Billing Code 4510-30
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
Workforce Investment Act, Section 171(d), Demonstration Program:
Sectoral Employment Demonstration
AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA).
THIS NOTICE CONTAINS ALL OF THE NECESSARY INFORMATION AND FORMS
NEEDED TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration
(ETA), announces a demonstration program to inform partners in America's Workforce Network
(AWN) about sectoral employment strategies that help local communities keep pace with economic
changes and address change in ways that benefit both American workers and businesses. The program
encompasses two types of grant awards to test the feasibility of the workforce development system to
plan and undertake local/regional initiatives involving a particular industry sector in order to increase
access to employment for targeted groups and to strengthen the economic competitiveness and
performance of the sector's firms. The two types of grant awards will be: 1) Sectoral Initiative
Formation Grants, and 2) Sectoral Initiative Implementation Grants. The activities are expected to
include: (1) examining, designing, and implementing an array of improvements to the sector's human
resource practices including, but not limited to, recruitment, career ladders, training, and mentoring and
(2) identifying groups in the community in need of employment assistance.
DATE: The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, May 18, 2001. Applications must be
received by 4:00 p.m.(Eastern Daylight Time) at the address below. Applications that do not meet the
conditions set forth in this notice will not be honored. Telefacsimile (FAX) applications will not be
honored.
ADDRESS: Applications must be mailed to: U.S. Department of Labor; Employment and Training
Administration, Division of Federal Assistance, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room S-4203,
Washington, D.C. 20210, Attention: B. Jai Johnson, Reference: SGA/DFA 01-104.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions should be faxed to B. Jai Johnson, Division of Federal Assistance at (202) 693-2879. (This is not a toll-free number).
All inquiries should include the SGA/DFA 01-104 and contact name, fax and phone numbers. This
solicitation will also be published on the Internet on the Employment and Training Administration's
(ETA) Home Page at http://www.doleta.gov. Award notifications will also be published on the ETA
Home Page.
Hand-Delivered Proposals.
Proposals should be mailed at least five (5) days prior to the closing date. However, if proposals are
hand-delivered, they must be received at the designated address by 4:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time,
Friday, May 18, 2001. All overnight mail will be considered to be hand-delivered and must be
received at the designated place by the specified closing date and time. Telegraphed, e-mailed and/or
faxed applications will not be honored. Failure to adhere to the above instructions will be a basis for
a determination of non-responsiveness.
Late Proposals.
Any proposal at the office designated in this solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt will
not be considered, unless it is received before the awards are made and it was either:
- Sent by U.S. Postal Service Express Mail Next Day Service Post Office to Addressee, not
later than 5:00 p.m. at the place of mailing two working days before the date specified for receipt of the
proposals. The term "working days" excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.
- Sent by registered or certified mail not later than the fifth calendar day before the date
specified for receipt of applications (e.g., an application submitted in response to a solicitation requiring
receipt of applications by the 20th of the month must have been mailed by the 15th of the month).
The only acceptable evidence to establish the date of mailing of a late proposal sent by either U.S. Postal Service registered or certified mail is the U.S. postmark both on the envelope or wrapper and on the original receipt from the U.S. Postal Service. Both postmarks must show a legible date or the proposal shall be processed as if mailed late. "Postmark" means a printed, stamped, or otherwise placed
impression (exclusive of a postage meter machine impression) that is readily identifiable without further
action as having been supplied and affixed by an employee of the U.S. Postal Service on the date of the
mailing. Therefore, offerors should request the postal clerk to place a legible hand cancellation "bull's
eye" postmark on both the receipt and the envelope or wrapper. Both postmarks must show a legible
date, or the application shall be processed as though it had been mailed late.
Withdrawal of Applications.
Applications may be withdrawn by written notice or telegram (including a mail gram) received at any
time before an award is made. Applications may be withdrawn in person by the applicant or by an
authorized representative thereof, if the representative's identity is made known and the representative
signs a receipt for the proposal
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ETA is soliciting proposals on a competitive basis for the Sectoral Employment Demonstration
program. It is envisioned that the program will encompass two types of grant awards focusing on the
initial development of sectoral initiatives including stakeholder group formation and strategic planning
and on the implementation of selected sectoral interventions aimed at increasing employment and firm
economic performance.
This announcement consists of five (5) parts:
Part I - Background
Part II - Eligible Applicants and the Application Process
Part III - Statement of Work
Part IV - Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
Part V - Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation.
Part I. Background
A. Authority
Section 171(d) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) (P.L. 105-220, 29 U.S.C. 2916)
authorizes the use of funds for demonstration projects for dislocated workers from funds made available
to the Secretary under section 132(a)(2)(A) of WIA (29 U.S.C. 2862). In addition, the DOL FY
2000 Appropriations Act of November 29, 1999, authorizes the use of dislocated worker
demonstration funds to provide assistance to incumbent workers and new entrants in the workforce (
P.L. 106-113, 113 Stat 1501, 1501A-217). Demonstration program grantees must comply with all
applicable federal and state laws and regulations in setting up and carrying out their program.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this demonstration is to test the feasibility of the workforce development system to plan
and undertake local/regional initiatives involving a particular industry sector in order to increase access
to employment for designated target groups and to strengthen the economic competitiveness and
performance of the sector's firms. Sectoral interventions require an in-depth knowledge of and
extensive work with a particular industry as well as a substantial knowledge of and commitment to
assisting targeted populations needing improved employment opportunities. The activities are expected
to include: (1) examining, designing, and implementing an array of improvements to the sector's human
resource practices including, but not limited to, recruitment, career ladders, training, and mentoring and
(2) identifying specific groups in the community in need of employment assistance. In undertaking this
demonstration program, the Department wishes to examine whether reported successes with these
types of interventions can be replicated with particular reference to increasing employment opportunities
and industry performance and whether local Workforce Investment Boards (Local Boards) can
become major catalysts in these activities. Local Board success in these endeavors would be in
keeping with the roles envisioned under WIA for the Local Boards in such areas as developing
employer linkages, coordinating with economic development, promoting private sector involvement in
the workforce investment system, and developing workforce investment plans as part of a
comprehensive workforce investment system focusing on individual employment goals and the needs of
firms for skilled workers.
DOL intends that this demonstration program inform partners in America's Workforce Network
(AWN) about sectoral employment strategies that help local communities keep pace with economic
changes and address change in ways that benefit both American workers and businesses. AWN is an
umbrella partnership of federal, State, and local governments; the private sector; labor organizations;
educational institutions; and community- and faith-based organizations that administer ETA-funded
programs. Local and regional labor markets have changed dramatically over the past decade. DOL is
looking for new ways to help prepare the 21st century workforce. This demonstration program will
encourage fresh approaches for AWN partners to use in equipping American workers with the skills
and knowledge needed for fulfilling and rewarding careers and workers' employers with the skills
needed to maintain their firms' economic competitiveness.
C. Types of Projects
Two types of grant awards are under this solicitation. The first, Sectoral Initiative Formation Grants, are designed to allow for the initial development and planning of a local sectoral initiative
including establishing a knowledge base of strategies and practices, the selection of a target industry,
formation of a sectoral stakeholder group, an analysis of community and industry needs relevant to the
targeted industry, and the development of a strategic plan for implementing a specific sectoral
intervention. The second type of grant award, Sectoral Initiative Implementation Grants, are
designed for the implementation of specific interventions focusing at targeted individuals, firms, and
measured outcomes. These grant awards also allow for some initial planning development, but are
designed for those applicants who have had some prior experience in the planning and/or
implementation of sectoral practices.
D. Grant Awards
DOL anticipates awarding $3.8 million for approximately 35 grants (for the two types of grants
referenced above). Sectoral Initiative Formation Grants are not to exceed $75,000 per grant, and
Sectoral Initiative Implementation Grants are not to exceed $150,000 per grant.
E. Period of Performance
The period of performance will be 12 months for Sectoral Initiative Formation Grants and 15
months for Sectoral Initiative Implementation Grants, from the date of execution by the
Government.
F. Option to Extend
DOL may exercise the option to extend the Sectoral Initiative Formation Grants for 15 months for
the purpose of allowing the implementation of sectoral initiatives planned for in the initial grant award.
Such an option shall be in an amount not to exceed $100,000. The Department may exercise this
option depending on the availability of funds, the successful completion of the initial grant, and the needs
of the Department.
G. Allowable Activities
Funds provided through this demonstration may be used to support staff and other costs necessary to
undertake the activities and outcomes described in Part III below for the two types of grant awards
under this solicitation.
Successful awardees for the Sectoral Initiative Formation Grants will be expected to include in their
budget at least $10,000 to cover the salary and fringe benefit costs of one or two key staff of the
applicant. Participation of these staff will indicate a commitment by the Local Board to these activities
and help ensure a continuation of these efforts from planning to implementation.
Successful awardees for the Sectoral Initiative Implementation Grants, which require participant
training as part of the services to be provided, will be expected to include in their budget, training and
necessary supportive services costs, identified separately, which together constitutes 30-40% of grant
funding. Some activities for which training costs could be applied include:
(a) Development, testing, and initial application of curricula, focused on intensive, short-term
training to get participants into productive, high-demand employment as quickly as possible;
(b) Working with employers to develop and apply worksite-based learning strategies that use
cutting-edge technology and equipment;
(c) Development of employer-based training programs that will take advantage of opportunities
created by employers' needs for workers with new skills;
(d) Development and initial application of contextual learning opportunities for participants to
learn occupational theory in a classroom setting, while applying that learning in an on-the-job setting;
and/or
(e) Use of curriculum and skills training programs that are designed to impart learning to meet
employer-specified or industry specific skill standards or certification requirements.
Prospective applicants should be aware that grant funds may not be used for the following purposes:
(a) To pay stipends for program participants;
(b) To pay salaries for program participants;
(c) For acquisition of production equipment;
(d) For acquisition of real estate or buildings.
Applicants may budget limited amounts of funds to work with technical experts or consultants to
provide advice and develop more complete project plans after a grant award.
H. Coordination
In order to maximize the use of public resources and avoid duplication of effort, applicants shall
coordinate the delivery of services under this demonstration with the delivery of services under other
programs (public or private), available to all or part of the target group. Projects which link or
collaborate with an existing WIA funded One-Stop Career Center, industry training initiatives, and
similar activities within a project area fulfill this requirement.
Part II. Eligible Applicants and the Application Process
A. Eligible Applicants and Participants
Applicants eligible to apply for grant awards under this solicitation are limited to Local Workforce
Investment Boards (Local Boards) as defined under section 117 of WIA. For this solicitation, eligible
applicants may apply for only one of the two types of grant awards referenced in Part I-C above.
Proposals received from the same applicant for both grant awards will not be considered.
Prospective eligible applicants which have had minimal or no experience with sector initiatives should
consider applications for the Sectoral Initiative Formation Grants, which are designed to lay the
groundwork for the subsequent initiation of sectoral initiatives. In contrast, the Sectoral Initiative
Implementation Grants require some previous applicant experience in this area.
All participants who receive services in projects funded under this demonstration program must be
either:
(a) Eligible dislocated workers. This is defined at section 101(9) of the Workforce Investment
Act (29 U.S.C. 2801). The Workforce Investment Act may be viewed at
http://www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/asp/act.asp. Proposed projects may target subgroups of the eligible population
based on factors such as, but not limited to, income, occupation, industry, nature of dislocation, and
reason for unemployment; or
(b) Incumbent workers. These are currently-employed workers whose employers have
determined that the workers require training in order to help keep their firms competitive and the
subject workers employed, avert layoffs, upgrade workers' skills, increase wages earned by employees
and/or keep workers' skills competitive; or
(c) New entrants. These are persons aged 18 years and over who have limited work histories
and for whom the type of employment assistance and training envisioned under this demonstration will
lead to self-sufficiency.
NOTE: - Except as specifically provided, DOL/ETA acceptance of a proposal and an award of
federal funds to sponsor any program(s) does not provide a waiver of any grant requirements and/or
procedures. For example, the OMB circulars require an entity's procurement procedures must require
that all procurement transactions shall be conducted, as practical, to provide open and free
competition. If a proposal identifies a specific entity to provide the services, the DOL/ETA's award
does not provide the justification or basis to sole-source the procurement, i.e., avoid competition.
B. Proposal Submission
Applicants must submit four (4) copies of their proposal with original signatures. The proposal must
consist of two (2) distinct parts, Part I and Part II. Part I of the proposal, the financial application,
shall contain the Standard Form SF-424, "Application for Federal Assistance" (Appendix A) and the
Budget Information Form (Appendix B). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is
17.255. Applicants shall indicate on the SF-424 the organization's IRS status, if applicable.
According to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, section 18 (25 U.S.C. 1611), an organization
described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which engages in lobbying
activities shall not be eligible for the receipt of federal funds constituting an award, grant, or loan. The
individual signing the SF-424 on behalf of the applicant must represent the responsible financial and
administrative entity for a grant should that application result in an award.
1. Budget
The budget must include on separate pages detailed breakouts of each proposed budget line item found
in the Budget Information Form including detailed administrative costs. The Salaries line item shall be
used to document the project staffing plan by providing a detailed listing of each staff position providing
more than .05 Full Time Employee (FTE) support to the project, by annual salary, number of months
assigned to demonstration responsibilities, and the FTE percentage to be charged to the grant. In
addition, for the Contractual line item, each planned contract and the amount of the contract shall be
listed. For each budget line item that includes funds or in-kind contributions from a source other than
the requested grant funds, the source, the amount, and in-kind contributions, including any restrictions
that may apply to these funds, shall be identified. The budget shall include sufficient funds for a one
two-person trip to a DOL-sponsored grant orientation meeting in Washington, D.C. of approximately
3-4 days. In addition to the above, the detailed breakouts shall indicate the costs associated with each
major activity identified in the technical proposal submitted.
Since Sectoral Initiative Formation Grant awards are to assist in providing a knowledge base of
sectoral initiatives to Local Boards and their partners, applications for those grants shall include in their
budgets sufficient funds for three two-person trips each of 3-4 days duration to be taken in consultation
with DOL should an award be granted. These trips are designed to permit first-hand observation of
successful sectoral initiatives around the country and for discussions with counterpart staff on useful
sectoral practices and strategies. (Note: It is expected that at least one of the two persons traveling
on these learning visits is a key Local Board staff person.) Applicants for Sectoral Initiative Formation
Grant award, will be expected to include in their detailed budget, at least $10,000 to cover the salary
and fringe benefits costs of one or two key Local Board staff who will be working on the project. The
detailed budget also shall indicate the name(s) of the key staff, titles, annual salary and fringe benefits
costs, and the amount of time key staff will devote to the project during the project year.
For Sectoral Initiative Implementation Grant awards, the detailed budget shall indicate costs for training
and necessary supportive services indicated separately . Per Part I.G., training and supportive services
combined constitute 30-40% of grant funding.
2. Technical Proposal
Part II, the technical proposal, shall demonstrate the offeror's capabilities in accordance with the
Statement of Work in Part III of this solicitation and shall clearly indicate the type of grant award for
which the application is being made. The technical proposal shall be limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced, single-side, 8.5-inch x 11-inch pages with 1-inch margins. An Executive Summary not to
exceed two pages must be included and will be counted within the 25 page limit. Include in the
summary the target population(s) and target industry of focus and, if applying for the Implementation
Grants, the types of key stakeholders currently working in your area on sectoral initiatives.
Attachments shall not exceed ten (10) pages including the required Appendices A-C listed at the end of
this SGA. Text type shall be 11 point or larger. NO COST DATA OR REFERENCE TO PRICE
SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.
Part III. Statement of Work
Applicants must submit the appropriate technical proposal for the type of grant award for which the
application is made. Each technical proposal must follow the format outlined here. The evaluation
criteria on which proposals will be rated relate to a specific section of this Part against which the criteria
will be applied. For each section, the application should include: (1) information that responds to the
requirements in this Part; (2) information that indicates adherence to the provisions described in Parts I
and II of this solicitation; and (3) other information the applicant believes will address the rating criteria
identified in Part IV.
A. Sectoral Initiative Formation Grants
Describe the approaches that will be used to undertake the activities numbered 1-7 below during the
first nine months of the grant's period of performance:
- Establishment of a broad coalition of stakeholders in a local labor market area that will finalize
one industry sector selected for focus, identify the target group(s) to be served, provide ongoing
community support, identify the programs and policies needed to improve employment access
to the sector, identify industry and employer needs, and oversee the development of the
demonstration activities. Provide evidence or a statement of intent indicating that the
stakeholder coalition has/will include in its membership relevant employers, community-based
organizations, community development corporations, economic development agencies, labor
organizations, training institutions, employer/industry associations, and other local organizations
in addition to key Local Board officials. Reference also shall be made to the collective nature
of major decision making in the coalition.
- Development of a strategic plan to implement and fund a sector project at the conclusion of the
period of performance of the grant. The plan is to address both the targeted industry's needs
for enhanced economic performance and ways to increase employment opportunities for a
designated target group(s) (note eligible participants listed in Part II.A.). Specific measured
outcomes pertaining to these two broad areas should be identified. The plan shall include
among its recommendations for action specific measures to be undertaken by the Local Board
in conjunction with the sector stakeholders for implementing a subsequent sector initiative. (A
copy of the completed plan shall be sent to DOL by the end of the ninth month of the grant's
period of performance.)
- Analysis of labor market data including wages and benefits, vacancy and turnover problems in
the industry sector selected, and data on the target group(s).
- Analysis of the impediments and opportunities for improved human resources utilization within
the target industry sector, e.g., recruitment practices, career ladders, job classifications, work-based learning, skill certification, education and training benefits.
- Analysis of local area training capacity and providers.
- Contacts with ongoing projects in the target industry or similar sectors which could provide
useful technical assistance in developing a final strategic plan for implementation.
- Other activities identified by the applicant which would support the development of a successful
sectoral intervention.
Provide a statement of intent that the Local Board during the last three months of the grant period of
performance will: (1) engage with its stakeholder coalition in a series of community presentations of the
strategic plan developed ; and (2) work to implement the plan.
B. Sectoral Initiative Implementation Grants
Describe briefly current local efforts by the applicant and key stakeholders to plan and/or implement a
sectoral initiative(s), the timeframe involved, industry sector(s) chosen, target population(s) assisted,
and results obtained. Indicate how the plan addresses specific measures to be undertaken by the Local
Board for this initiative. Provide a brief description of the membership of the stakeholder coalition, its
objectives, when formed, frequency of its meetings, and any other factors that demonstrate that the
coalition is an active and functioning entity.
Describe any needed efforts to complete and complement existing local stakeholder work already in
progress to develop a strategic plan to implement a sectoral initiative including specific measures to be
undertaken by the Local Board. (Note: this activity is optional depending on whether your local area
requires some additional planning efforts.)
Describe the strategy and efforts that will be made for the outreach and recruitment of individuals from
the target population(s) that will be assisted in this sectoral initiative.
Describe the workforce training to be provided to the target population(s) selected as a focus for this
demonstration. Such training can include, but is not limited to, skill training, literacy training, and pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship offerings. Explain how the training proposed meets two broad goals:
(1) industry sector needs for training; and (2) an upgrading of skills of the target population leading to
economic self-sufficiency. Indicate the nature of the supportive services to be provided and the
eligibility criteria to be used in providing them.
Describe the approaches to be undertaken for at least one of the activities numbered 1-5 below:
- Enterprise development training or other related workforce investment activities for creating
new or enhanced employment opportunities in the target industry sector.
- Industry-based services designed to retain target sector employers in the local area, increase
efficiency or enhance industry development, e.g., joint marketing strategies, access to new
markets, technology modernization.
- Activities designed to increase the scale, industry partners, or regional reach of an existing
sectoral project.
- Activities to redesign recruitment, wages, benefits, working conditions, retention, and other
human resource policies of industry firms with a particular focus on improving access to the
industry by low income workers.
- Activities designed to create new job classifications, career ladders, or other advancement
opportunities for improving career mobility.
Describe the specific measured outcomes that will be the focus of the above activities and relate them
to the two broad areas of sectoral initiatives: (1) improved economic performance of the targeted
sector and (2) improved economic opportunities for the designated target population(s).
Part IV. Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
A careful evaluation of applications will be made by a technical review panel who will evaluate the
applications against the criteria listed in this SGA. The panel results will be advisory in nature and not
binding on the Grant Officer. The Government may elect to award the grant with or without discussions
with the offeror. In situations without discussion, an award will be based on the offerors's signature on
the SF- 424, which constitutes a binding offer. The Grant Officer will make final award decisions
based upon what is most advantageous to the Federal Government in terms of geographical mix,
technical quality, and other factors.
Evaluation Criteria
A. Goals and methods (30 points)
- The project is aimed at addressing an important workforce development (and economic
development) concern or concerns in the target area by engaging local stakeholders in an
effective strategic planning exercise.
- The project design describes how the information gathered will be sufficiently detailed and
wide-ranging, timely, and relevant to the project's strategic goals.
- The project design is aimed at producing a comprehensive approach to an industry sector
initiative and adequately addresses the improvement of the targeted industry sector's human
resources practices and utilization as well as the improvement of the employment opportunities
for the targeted population(s) to be served.
B. Collaboration/community involvement (25 points):
- The collaboration on which the project is built is consistent with the goals of the project. (For
example, the collaboration includes stakeholders within an entire labor market area, regardless of
Local Board boundaries.)
- The collaboration on which the project is built has strong ties to the employer community and the
Local Board.
3. The collaboration on which the project is built is broadly representative of the affected stakeholders. (In particular, the collaboration reaches beyond the traditional workforce investment community to involve other community actors such as economic development organizations, community development corporations (CDC's), community-based organizations
(CBO's), employer organizations/industry associations, labor organizations, neighborhood
organizations, and so on).
- The design and governance of the project ensure that all stakeholders have a real voice in the
conduct of the project and in the strategic decisions that flow from it. The project design ensures
that citizens of the affected community are more involved in and have voice in the conduct of the
project.
C. Commitment (15 points)
1. The participating community demonstrates a serious commitment to strategic planning.
- The participating community demonstrates particular commitment to this project through its
contribution of resources as required by this solicitation for the type of grant for which application is
made.
D. Potential use and value of results (15 points)
- The project process, structure and outcomes offer lessons, tools, or other products that will assist
other communities throughout the country to understand and use the information in creating
workforce development initiatives.
- The project design has the ability to broaden the role and responsibility of the Local Board
consistent with state and local plans including the strength and scope of partnerships.
E. Cost Effectiveness (15 points)
The proposed budget is reasonable in relation to the activities planned. The extent to which
non-grant resources will assist in achieving the project's objectives can be determined.
Part V. Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
A. Monitoring
The Department shall be responsible for ensuring effective implementation of each competitive grant
project in accordance with the Act, the federal regulations, the provisions of this announcement and the
negotiated grant agreement. Applicants should assume that at least one on-site project review will be
conducted by Department staff or their designees. This review will focus on the project's performance
in meeting the grant's programmatic goals, expenditure of grant funds on allowable activities,
collaboration with other organizations as required, and methods for assessment of the responsiveness
and effectiveness of the activities being undertaken. Grants may be subject to additional reviews at the
discretion of the Department.
B. Reporting
DOL will arrange for or provide technical assistance to grantees in establishing appropriate reporting
and data collection methods and processes taking into account the applicant's project management
plan. An effort will be made to accommodate and provide assistance to grantees to be able to
complete all reporting electronically.
Applicants selected as grantees are required to provide the following reports:
1. Monthly progress reports, during initial start-up and implementation of the project, and
Quarterly Progress Reports thereafter.
2. Standard Form 269, Financial Status Report Form, on a quarterly basis.
3. Final Project Report including an assessment of project performance due at the end of the
grant period of performance. This report will be submitted in hard copy and on electronic disk using a
format and instructions provided by the Department. A draft of the final report is due to the
Department 45 days before the end of the grant's period of performance.
C. Evaluation
DOL will arrange for or conduct an independent evaluation to determine the extent to which the
demonstration projects funded by this solicitation were undertaken as planned, the nature of the results
achieved, and those factors which facilitated or impeded the success of the projects. Grantees must
agree to make available records on participants and employers as well as project financial and
management data and to provide access to personnel, as specified by the evaluator(s) under the
direction of the Department.
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 4th day of April, 2001.
LAURA A. CESARIO
Grant Officer,
Division of Federal Assistance.
Appendices
Appendix A -- Application for Federal Assistance (SF- 424)
Appendix B -- Budget Information Form
Appendix C -- Checklist
Appendix C
Application Checklist
Please complete and submit this checklist with your application. It should be used as a quick reference of key provisions of the Solicitation and whether or not these provisions have been included, complied with or addressed. This document is not intended to be comprehensive or address every aspect of the solicitation.
Organization Applying________________________________________________________ .
Contact Person_______________________________________________________________.
Phone Number_______________________________________________________________.
Date Submitted______________________________________________________________.
Application Process
Please check below:
___Application is 30 pages or less.
___Attachments limited to 20 pages or fewer.
___An original and three copies submitted.
___SF-424 (Appendix A) included.
___Budget Form Sheet (Appendix B) included.
___Checklist (Attachment C) included.
___Executive Summary - Two pages or less included.
___Detailed budget included.