Job Accomodation Network

 

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL or Department), Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announces the availability of approximately $2.5 million to fund a cooperative agreement to manage and operate its Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a national technical assistance center that facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities. Created in 1983, JAN is the most comprehensive job accommodation resource available. It is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential one-on-one guidance on workplace accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities. JAN provides technical assistance via phone, email and chat, and maintains a website containing online resources and publications. Technical assistance regarding individualized job accommodations and workplace strategies for job applicants and employees with disabilities is provided to private and federal sector employers, people with disabilities including disabled veterans, employment service providers, educational institutions and others. JAN develops and conducts trainings both in person and electronically (web-based and telephonic); works in collaboration with businesses, professional organizations, federal agencies and others on effective practices and other issues related to accommodations in the workplace; and engages in outreach to the public about its services. JAN conducts outreach and establishes and maintains effective working relationships and collaborations with outside entities with the goal of sharing knowledge and promoting the adoption and implementation of ODEP policies and effective practices. JAN also conducts research and collects and analyzes data related to the cost and effectiveness of workplace accommodations and provides data that contribute to ODEPÂ’s annual performance measures and the development of its policies. Funding of $2.5 million will be awarded through a competitive process for a 12-month period of performance, with the possibility of up to four option years of funding depending on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. This solicitation provides background information, describes the application submission requirements, outlines the process that eligible entities must use to apply for funds covered by this solicitation, and outlines the evaluation criteria used as a basis for selecting the grantee.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/17/2012 (Archived.)
Program Number
SGA-12-03
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Any public/private non-profit or for-profit organization, including faith-based or community organizations, universities, colleges or other similar organizations with the capacity and demonstrated ability to successfully operate federal or other grants of this size and scope are eligible to apply.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
07/18/2012
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 202-693-4570
E-mail Address
mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$2,500,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $2,500,000.00 to $2,500,000.00

 


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