Veterans Workforce Investment Program, 14633 [2010-6691]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 58 / Friday, March 26, 2010 / Notices fertility, income, and program participation. One of the goals of the Department of Labor is to produce and disseminate timely, accurate, and relevant information about the U.S. labor force. The Bureau of Labor Statistics contributes to this goal by gathering information about the labor force and labor market and disseminating it to policymakers and the public so that participants in those markets can make more informed, and thus more efficient, choices. Research based on the NLSY97 contributes to the formation of national policy in the areas of education, training, employment programs, and school-to-work transitions. For additional information, see related notice published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2010 (Vol. 75, page 450). delivery systems that will address the complex problems facing homeless veterans. The full Solicitation for Grant Application is posted on https:// www.grants.gov under U.S. Department of Labor/VETS. Applications submitted through https://www.grants.gov or hard copy will be accepted. If you need to speak to a person concerning these grants, you may telephone Cassandra Mitchell at 202–693–4570 (not a tollfree number). If you have issues regarding access to the https:// www.grants.gov Web site, you may telephone the Contact Center Phone at 1–800–518–4726. Darrin A. King, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–6692 Filed 3–25–10; 8:45 am] Signed at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of March, 2010. Cassandra R. Mitchell, Grant Officer. BILLING CODE 4510–79–P [FR Doc. 2010–6745 Filed 3–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–24–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans’ Employment and Training Service DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Veterans Workforce Investment Program Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Into Employment emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, Department of Labor. Announcement Type: New Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications. The full announcement is posted on https:// www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: SGA 10–01. Key Dates: The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 days after publication via https://www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Description The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL or Department), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) announces a grant competition under 38 U.S.C. 2021, which provides that ‘‘the Secretary of Labor shall conduct, directly or through grant or contract, such programs as the Secretary determines appropriate to provide job training, counseling, and placement services (including job readiness and literacy and skills training) to expedite the reintegration of homeless Veterans into the labor force.’’ HVRP grants are intended to address two objectives: (1) to provide services to assist in reintegrating homeless veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force, and (2) to stimulate the development of effective service VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:23 Mar 25, 2010 Jkt 220001 AGENCY: Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, Department of Labor. Announcement Type: New Notice of Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications. The full announcement is posted on https:// www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: SGA 10–02. Key Dates: The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 days after publication via https://www.grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Description 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) 2010, 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.WIA section 168, 29 U.S.C. 2913 authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to meet the needs for workforce investment activities of Veterans with service-connected disabilities, Veterans who have PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14633 significant barriers to employment, Veterans who served on active duty in the armed forces during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, and recently separated Veterans within 48 months of discharge (under conditions other than dishonorable). Veterans who received a ‘‘dishonorable’’ discharge are ineligible for VWIP services. Priority of service for Veterans in all Department of Labor funded training programs is established in 38 U.S.C. 4215. VWIP grants are intended to address two objectives: (a) To provide services to assist in reintegrating eligible veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force; and (b) to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex employability problems facing eligible veterans. Projects that support the President’s commitment to ‘‘Green Energy Jobs’’ and propose a clear strategy for training and employment in the renewable energy economy, are considered unique and innovative and will receive priority consideration. The full Solicitation for Grant Application is posted on https:// www.grants.gov under U.S. Department of Labor/VETS. Applications submitted through https://www.grants.gov or hard copy will be accepted. If you need to speak to a person concerning these grants, you may telephone Cassandra Mitchell at 202–693–4570 (not a tollfree number). If you have issues regarding access to the https:// www.grants.gov Web site, you may telephone the Contact Center Phone at 1–800–518–4726. Signed at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of March 2010. Cassandra R. Mitchell, Grant Officer. [FR Doc. 2010–6691 Filed 3–25–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–79–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Extend and Revise a Current Information Collection National Science Foundation. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to request renewal of this collection. In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13), we are providing opportunity for public E:\FR\FM\26MRN1.SGM 26MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Veterans' Employment and Training Service


Veterans Workforce Investment Program

AGENCY: Veterans' Employment and Training Service, Department of Labor.
    Announcement Type: New Notice of Availability of Funds and 
Solicitation for Grant Applications. The full announcement is posted on 
https://www.grants.gov.
    Funding Opportunity Number: SGA 10-02.
    Key Dates: The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 days 
after publication via https://www.grants.gov.

Funding Opportunity Description

    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) 
2010, 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.WIA section 168, 29 
U.S.C. 2913 authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to meet 
the needs for workforce investment activities of Veterans with service-
connected disabilities, Veterans who have significant barriers to 
employment, Veterans who served on active duty in the armed forces 
during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge 
has been authorized, and recently separated Veterans within 48 months 
of discharge (under conditions other than dishonorable). Veterans who 
received a ``dishonorable'' discharge are ineligible for VWIP services. 
Priority of service for Veterans in all Department of Labor funded 
training programs is established in 38 U.S.C. 4215.
    VWIP grants are intended to address two objectives: (a) To provide 
services to assist in reintegrating eligible veterans into meaningful 
employment within the labor force; and (b) to stimulate the development 
of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex 
employability problems facing eligible veterans.
    Projects that support the President's commitment to ``Green Energy 
Jobs'' and propose a clear strategy for training and employment in the 
renewable energy economy, are considered unique and innovative and will 
receive priority consideration.
    The full Solicitation for Grant Application is posted on https://www.grants.gov under U.S. Department of Labor/VETS. Applications 
submitted through https://www.grants.gov or hard copy will be accepted. 
If you need to speak to a person concerning these grants, you may 
telephone Cassandra Mitchell at 202-693-4570 (not a toll-free number). 
If you have issues regarding access to the https://www.grants.gov Web 
site, you may telephone the Contact Center Phone at 1-800-518-4726.

    Signed at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of March 2010.
Cassandra R. Mitchell,
Grant Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-6691 Filed 3-25-10; 8:45 am]
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