Closed · SGA-09-02 · CFDA 17.802 · Discretionary

Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by OASAM, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 3, 2009
Close date
13
Expected awards

The verdict

Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) Grants is a closed discretionary listing from OASAM that offered $100,000 -- $500,000 across 13 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
13
expected awards
17.802
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) Grants - is cataloged under number SGA-09-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 17.802, posted by OASAM. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 4, 2009 and last updated on May 11, 2009. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $6.9 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 13 awards. If the agency funds the expected 13 awards from the $6.9 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $531,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 3, 2009. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $500,000

Close Date

June 3, 2009

Posted

May 4, 2009

Est. Total Funding

$6,900,000

Expected Awards

13

Instrument

Grant

Description

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: (Applicants for Grant Funds Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), announces a grant competition under the Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) for Program Year (PY) 2009, as authorized under Section 168 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. This Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) notice contains all of the necessary information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. Selected programs will assist eligible veterans by providing employment, training, support services, credentialing, networking information, and/or other assistance. Under this PY 2009 SGA, VETS anticipates that up to $6,900,000 will be available for grant awards up to a maximum of $500,000 for each grant award. VETS anticipates approximately 13 awards will be made under this solicitation with the possibility of additional awards contingent upon applicant funding requests. The period of performance for these PY 2009 grants will be July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Two (2) optional years of additional funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations, the agency’s decision to exercise the optional year(s) of funding, and satisfactory grantee and sub-awardee(s) performance. Failure to provide timely and accurate reporting may jeopardize optional year funding.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Cassandra Mitchell Grants Management Specialist Phone 202-693-4570

Key Dates

Posted May 4, 2009
Close Date June 3, 2009
Archive Date July 3, 2009
Last Updated May 11, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) Grants", offered by OASAM. It is associated with CFDA program 17.802. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: (Applicants for Grant Funds Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), announces a grant compet...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 3, 2009. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $6,900,000. Expected number of awards: 13.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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