How to apply...
Application Procedure:
Grants for for operating NFJP programs are awarded under a biennial competitive process. Applications are solicited, normally for each state's service area, through a notice published in the Federal Register that requires interested applicants to describe their 1)understanding of the problems of eligible MSFWs, 2) familiarity with the areas where they propose to operate and 3) capacity to administer workforce investment activities for MSFWs that include provision for related assistance that MSFWs may require. Applicants may be required under the solicitation to provide their proposed plan to operate NFJP services in the areas where they propose to operate. A separate program is funded to serve the geographic area of each state, except as follows: more than one applicant may be selected to serve areas within California and some service areas comprise the geography of two adjoining states. The next anticipated competition will be for Program Years 2005-2006. (A provision for waiver of competition for a maximum four year period may be exercised by the Department).
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
Competing applications will be rated according to criteria included in the Solicitation for Grant Application. Awards are made directly to eligible applicants by the Employment and Training Administration.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.