Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending

Department Of Labor, Employment And Training Administration

The goal is to fund projects in the amounts specified in the table titled “Community Project Funding/Congressional Directed Spending” in the Explanatory Statement for the U.S. Department of Labor’s annual appropriation.

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Helps local communities create job training projects for workers facing employment barriers. Provides funding for tailored workforce development solutions.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Workforce Development & Training
Organization
Department Of Labor, Employment And Training Administration

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What Is This Program?

The Department of Labor Community Project Grants program funds local projects that expand access to job training and workforce development opportunities. This program supports communities in preparing individuals for employment, improving workforce skills, and meeting local labor market needs. It serves job seekers and workers facing employment barriers and the organizations that provide training and employment services. The program is unique in its community-driven approach, allowing recipients to design workforce solutions tailored to the needs of their community.

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Identify eligible projects
  • Prepare project proposal
  • Submit proposal through the application portal
  • Await review and funding decision
🌐Application Portal
https://sam.gov/fal/02de2abaa9d84594bba9cda68a2c9bfb/view
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • construction
  • renovation
  • equipment
  • supplies
  • services
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • political activities
  • fundraising
  • entertainment
  • bad debts
📏Expense Caps
Administrative costs capped at 15%
💳Payment Model
reimbursement
Retroactive Expenses Eligible
No

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency
annual
📑Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
📢Branding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Community.Projects.ETA@dol.gov
202-693-3403

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