OpportunityTitle: Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Under 20 C.F.R. 687.120(a), the following entities are eligible for Economic Transition DWGs:  i. states or outlying areas, or a consortium of states;  ii. Local Workforce Development Boards (WDBs), or a consortium of WDBs;  iii. an entity described in Section 166(c) of WIOA (relating to Indian and Native American programs);  iv. other entities determined to be appropriate by the Governor of the state or outlying area involved; and  v. Other entities that demonstrate to the Secretary the capability to respond effectively to circumstances relating to particular dislocations.
Description: To announce the availability of up to $100 million for Trade and Economic Transition National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs), with funding amounts of up to $8 million for each award. This grant will enable successful applicants to address ongoing or emerging workforce and economic challenges by providing training and career services to dislocated workers seeking reentry into the workforce, increasing their skill levels to become competitive for growing or high-demand employment opportunities. Available funds for this grant could be reduced by other, unforeseen DWG funding needs, such as natural disasters and national emergencies, including national health emergencies such as the opioid crisis.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Easterling.Diane@dol.gov
GrantorContactText: Diane Easterling &lt;br/&gt;Grants Specialist &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is September 7, 2018.  Applications must be received no later than 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.