Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) (17.801)
Program
17.801 Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP)
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Veteran's Employment And Training Service
Authorization
Jobs for Veterans Act; Title 38, Part III, Chapter 41, Section 4103A; Public Laws 107-288 and 109-461., Title 38, Part III, Section 4103, Public Law 107-288, 38 U.S.C 4103A, as amended by Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, Title 38, Part III, Section 4103, Public Law 109-461, 38 U.S.C 4103A.
Program Number
17.801
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide intensive services to meet the employment needs of disabled and other eligible veterans; and, to provide maximum emphasis in meeting the employment needs of those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, including homeless veterans and veterans with barriers to employment.
Types of Assistance
FORMULA GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds must be used only for salaries and expenses and reasonable support of Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialists who shall be assigned only those duties directly related to meeting the employment needs of eligible veterans according to the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 4103A.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The administrative entity designated by each Governor.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Veterans and eligible persons with emphasis on Special Disabled veterans, disabled veterans, economically or educationally disadvantaged veterans, and veterans with other barriers to employment.
Credentials/Documentation
Determination of allowable cost shall be made in accordance with cost principles contained in OMB Circular No. A-87. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, submitted to the Director for Veterans' Employment and Training (DVET) in each State, as listed in Appendix IV along with program narratives and Fiscal Plans in accordance with instructions in a Solicitation for Grant Application (SGA) or annual modification instructions. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Awards approved annually by a Department of Labor Grant Officer for the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training (ASVET) are based on reviews and recommendations by Regional Administrators for Veterans' Employment and Training (RAVETs) and DVETs.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Ninety days following the submission of an application pending the availability of fiscal year appropriation.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula:
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Usually awarded for a fiscal year (October through September). States may obligate funds to provide assistance for a fifth fiscal year quarter (until December 31). Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
Cost accounting and performance records to be maintained in accordance with each grant agreement, regulations and Veterans' Program Letters.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: In Program Year 2006, (July 1, 2006 - June 30 2007)166,439 veterans and other eligible persons served by a DVOP specialist entered employment, for a rate of 62.7 percent; 79.3 percent of those were retained in employment for more than 180 days. During the same period, 19,815 disabled veterans served by a DVOP specialist entered employment, for a rate of 57.5 percent; 78.6 percent of those were retained in employment for more than 180 days.
In Program Year 2007, (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008) 152,528 veterans and other eligible persons served by a DVOP specialist entered employment, for a rate of 64.2 percent; 81.7 percent of those were retained in employment for more than 180 days. During the same period, 32,251 disabled veterans served by a DVOP specialist entered employment, for a rate of 59.4 percent; 80.9 percent of those were retained in employment for more than 180 days. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
16-0164-0-1-702.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 08 $79,744,000; FY 09 est $79,005,000; FY 10 est not reported. - Listed below are the actual obligations by State for FY 08 (amounts in $thousands). AK-$291; AL-$911; AR-$688; AZ-$1,554; CA-$10,744; CO-$1,110; CT-$932; DC-$266; DE-$158; FL-$4,632; GA-$2,528; HI-$305; IA-$1,253; ID-$407; IL-$3,129; IN-$1,436; KS-$894; KY-$811; LA-$890; MA-$1,296; MD-$1,633; ME-$450; MI-$2,600; MN-$1,461; MO-$1,092; MS-$627; MT-$456; NC-$1,282; ND-$126; NE-$334; NH-$325; NJ-$2,581; NM-$402; NV-$608; NY-$4,053; OH-$6,245; OK-$542; OR-$1,489; PA-$3,150; PR-$172; RI-$280; SC-$1,309; SD-$498; TN-$1,474; TX-$5,753; UT-$983; VA-$1,701; VI-$0; VT-$144; WA-$1,653; WI-$1,519; WV-$242; WY-$325.
Listed below are the estimated obligations by State for FY 09 (amounts in $thousands; subject to change). AK-$250; AL-$924; AR-$572; AZ-$1,657; CA-$11,039; CO-$1,442; CT-$946; DC-$239; DE-$124; FL-$4,499; GA-$2,645; HI-$275; IA-$1,286; ID-$424; IL-$2,989; IN-$1,444; KS-$864; KY-$639; LA-$1,135; MA-$1,245; MD-$1,467; ME-$402; MI-$2,515; MN-$1,602; MO-$877; MS-$583; MT-$449; NC-$1,265; ND-$150; NE-$850; NH-$336; NJ-$2,160; NM-$415; NV-$668; NY-$4,129; OH-$6,253; OK-$378; OR-$1,436; PA-$2,684; PR-$174; RI-$196; SC-$1,201; SD-$440; TN-$1,540; TX-$5,784; UT-$833; VA-$1,580; VI-$0; VT-$149; WA-$1,880; WI-$1,465; WV-$257; WY-$249.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range from $0 to $11,039,000 based on award during FY 08 and FY 09 year to date. Approximate average award based on FY 08 and FY 09: $1,498,000 (rounded).
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Title 38, United States Code, Section 4103A; 20 CFR 1001.
Related Programs
17.207 Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities; 17.804 Local Veterans' Employment Representative Program
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Contact the Regional Administrator or State Director for Veterans' Employment and Training at the nearest office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Patrick Hecker 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20210 Email: hecker.patrick@dol.gov Phone: 202-693-4709
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Based on criteria in Solicitation for Grant Application.
