WIA Dislocated Workers (17.260)
Program
17.260 WIA Dislocated Workers
Federal Agency
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Authorization
Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Public Law 105-220, 20 U.S.C. 9201 Note.
Program Number
17.260
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide workforce investment activities that increase the employment, retention and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill attainment by the participants. This aims to reemploy dislocated workers, improve the quality of the workforce and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation's economy. This program is designed to increase employment, as measured by entry into unsubsidized employment, retention in unsubsidized employment six months after entry into employment, and extent of recovery of prior wage levels. For cross cutting goals, the program intends to enhance customer satisfaction for participants and for employers. The employment goals will be measured using Unemployment Insurance Wage Records systems and customer satisfaction goals will be measured by sampling.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants; Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Act authorizes three levels of service which are available to all jobseekers. "Core" services include outreach, job search and placement assistance, and labor market information. "Intensive" services include more comprehensive assessments, development of individual employment plans and counseling and career planning. Those customers who cannot find employment through intensive services may receive "training" services linked to job opportunities in their communities, including both occupational training and training in basic skills. To promote customer choice and involvement in career decisions, participants use an "individual training account" to select an appropriate training program from a qualified training provider. The Act also authorizes the provision of supportive services (e.g., transportation and child care assistance) to enable an individual to participate in the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The only organizations eligible to receive formula-based funding from the Department are the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the outlying areas. Funds are allotted based on a statutory formula. Application for National Emergency Grant funds is made through a Governor's or other authorized applicant's submission of a proposal in accordance with guidelines issued by the Secretary, Office of Grants and Contract Management, Division of Acquisition and Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, Room S-4203, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210. Attention: Dislocated Worker Grants, E. Fred Tello, Grant Officer.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals eligible for assistance include workers who have lost their jobs, including those dislocated as a result of plant closings or mass layoffs, and are unlikely to return to their previous industry or occupation; formerly self-employed individuals; and displaced homemakers who have been dependent on income of another family member, but are no longer supported by that income. National Emergency Grant Program--Identical eligibility; also includes certain military personnel and defense employees. Services are targeted on individuals affected by mass layoffs, natural disasters, Federal government actions, and other circumstances specified by the Secretary.
Credentials/Documentation
Formula-funded programs are subject to Governor/Secretary Agreement and State Plan. States sign a grant document agreeing to comply with the Act and regulations for the formula-allotted program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
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
For Title I formula grants, the Governor submits a State Plan to the Employment and Training Administration, Raymond Uhalde, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room S2307, Washington, DC 20210. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Funds are allocated by statutory formula to States by the National Office of the Employment and Training Administration.
Deadlines
Each State shall submit its State Plan on or before the date set by the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Contact the Headquarters Office listed below to obtain information on appeal procedures.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Formula funds are allotted to States according to the following statutory formula: One-third of the amount is allotted based on the relative number of unemployed individuals who reside in each State as compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in all the States; one-third of the amount shall be allotted among the States on the basis of the relative excess number (over 4.5 percent) of unemployed individuals who reside in each State as compared to the total excess number of unemployed individuals in all the States; and one-third is allotted based on the relative number of individuals unemployed for 15 or more weeks and who reside in each State as compared to the total number of such individuals in all the States. National Emergency Grant funds are used to fund projects based on applications submitted by the Governor and other authorized applicants and selected by the Secretary. Funds reserved by the Secretary are also used for technical assistance and training, demonstration programs, and for funding the outlying areas. There are no matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Formula funds allotted to a State are available for expenditure by the State for that program year and the two succeeding program years. National Emergency Grant and dislocated worker demonstration projects' period of performance is stipulated in the grant agreement.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Reporting requirements as specified by the Secretary in accordance with 20 CFR 667.300.
Audits
Audit of the States and Workforce Investment Areas will be conducted in accordance with 20 CFR 667.200.
Records
States are required to maintain adequate records in accordance with 29 CFR 95 and 97.
Program Accomplishments
Estimates for participant levels are: FY 01, 835,000; FY 02, 927,000, and FY 03, 902,000.
Financial Information
Account Identification
16-0174-0-1-504.
Obligations
(Grants) Program operates on a Program Year (PY) beginning July 1, and ending June 30. FY 02 $1,270,032,000; FY 03 est $1,239,200,000; and FY 04 est $1,106,432,000. For National Emergency Grants the levels are: FY 02 $318,008,000; FY 03 est $309,800,000 and FY 04 est $276,608,000. Note: Public Law 107-20 calls for a reduction of $110,000,000 in FY 02 formula funds and $67,500,000 in FY 02 National Emergency Grants.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No established range.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
20 CFR 652 et al., Federal Register of August 2000.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Contact appropriate Regional Employment and Training Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C. 20210. Contact: Douglas Holl, Program Manager, Office of Adult Services, Room C5319. Telephone: (202) 693-3576.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
