[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 98 (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 29212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11778]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant 
Applications for Workforce Innovation Fund Grants

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice of Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA).

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    Funding Opportunity Number: SGA/DFA PY 13-06.
SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. 
Department of Labor, announces the availability of up to $53 million in 
grant funds to be awarded under the Workforce Innovation Fund (WIF) 
grant program and anticipates awarding between 8-15 grants. These funds 
support innovative approaches that generate long-term improvements in 
the performance of the public workforce system, outcomes for job 
seekers and employers, and cost-effectiveness. All projects funded 
under the WIF will be rigorously evaluated in order to build a body of 
knowledge about what works in workforce development.
    The complete SGA and any subsequent SGA amendments in connection 
with this solicitation are described in further detail on ETA's Web 
site at http://www.doleta.gov/grants/ or on http://www.grants.gov. The 
Web sites provide application information, eligibility requirements, 
review and selection procedures, and other program requirements 
governing this solicitation.

DATES: The closing date for receipt of applications under this 
announcement is June 18, 2014. Applications must be received no later 
than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeannette Flowers, 200 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room N-4716, Washington, DC 20210; Email: 
[email protected].

    Signed May 14, 2014 in Washington, DC.
Donna Kelly,
Grant Officer, Employment and Training Administration.
[FR Doc. 2014-11778 Filed 5-20-14; 8:45 am]
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