Notice of Funding Opportunity
State Agency Name: Iowa Department of Workforce Development
Funding Opportunity Title: Central Iowa Job Training Program FY24-25
Iowa Workforce Development is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to support the Central Iowa Job Training Program.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline: Grant applications are due by August 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Grant applications will not be accepted until July 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Purpose
The purpose of the Central Iowa Job Training Program State Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (FY24-25) is to develop a long-term sustained program to train unemployed and underemployed central Iowans with skills necessary to advance to higher-paying jobs with full benefits. The applicant will submit a plan that details a training program targeted towards skill development and occupational certifications. The training program will provide individuals with the skills necessary to succeed in full-time, benefits oriented, permanent positions.
As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated under this funding opportunity, the subrecipient of the funds shall testify upon the request of any committee or subcommittee of the State of Iowa General Assembly regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
AWARD INFORMATION
Estimated Available Funds
The State of Iowa has identified up to $100,000 to support the Central Iowa Job Training Program State Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (FY24-25) Grant.
Estimated Award Amount
Grant funding awarded through IWD may vary in amounts as determined by the scope of the project. Funding decisions are made as funding is available. IWD is not obligated to provide the maximum grant amount requested and only one award will be issued under this notice of funding opportunity.
Project and Award Period
The period of performance for this award is one year, July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Applicants should plan for a project period of at least nine months. Project dates must not begin prior to 07/01/2024 and must be completed by 06/30/2025. All grant funds must be spent prior to 06/30/2025. No costs incurred prior to 07/01/2024 or after 06/30/2025 are eligible for reimbursement. Awardees must provide a detailed report of the progress of the project and the use of funds every quarter, beginning from the date the Memorandum of Understanding between the applicant and the State of Iowa is fully executed.
Use of Funds
All funds requested through the Budget Narrative and Budget Summary Form should provide justification for the costs and the funds requested should match the program priorities. Grant funds provided may be used on:
· Supportive Services including uniforms, program supplies, conference registration or training fees and supplies;
· Tuition, books and fees for third party provider;
· In-house instructor (mentor) wages and indirect charges for in-house instruction;
· Training materials (such as textbooks, curriculum, software, etc.) for in-house instruction;
· Recruitment materials, including marketing efforts directly related to the program;
· Administrative Expenses. A maximum of 10% of eligible expenses can be used for administrative expenses.
Food, gift vouchers, gift cards and/or travel expenses are not allowable expenses under this award. Eligibility for indirect charges from In-house instruction will be determined by IWD.
Funds are administered as reimbursement only and no advance payment options are available. Equipment, supplies, and materials purchased with grant funds must be utilized for activities within the period of performance. Grant funds may not be used to prepay expenses.
Reporting Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to submit a Quarterly Narrative Progress Report each quarter, and a final report to IWD on specific grant activities funded with this award. Reporting quarter end dates for this project are 12/31/23, 3/31/24, 6/30/24 and 9/30/24. Quarterly reports are due no later than 30 calendar days after the end of each specified reporting quarter.
The report must summarize project activities, outcomes and other deliverables of the project, including but not limited to: Demographic information of participants, total participant enrollment, total of participants actively receiving program services (including identifying which services), total participants co-enrolled for services in IowaWORKS.gov, total participants completing training, total participants exiting the program without completing training, total participants completing training and entering unsubsidized employment, total participants completing training and attaining an industry-recognized credential. This report may also include progress of the project award and details relating to the key performance indicators, lessons learned and plan for sustainability.
Successful applicants will also be required to submit a Quarterly Financial Report each quarter, to qualify for the reimbursement of funds. Reimbursements are available only on quarter end dates for this project: 12/31/23, 3/31/24, and 6/30/24. Financial Quarterly Reports are due no later than 30 calendar days after the end of each specified reporting quarter and will not be processed until after the Quarterly Narrative Progress Reports requirements are satisfied.
Quarterly Financial Reports must include invoices, receipts, expenditures, as well as any clarifying statements to document how the funds were spent and certify the funds were used in accordance with the grant application and grant program. The report must include, but is not limited to:
Date funds requested. Amount of funds requested. Amount of funds previously received from award. Expenditures that account for how grant funds were expended
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The executed grant agreement will specify conditions for payment and payment schedule. Reimbursements will be made only after all quarterly reporting documents have been submitted and requirements are satisfied.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Eligible applicants include businesses and non-profits in good standing with the State of Iowa. Main offices of the applicant (address listed on the W-9 as the legal address of the organization) must be located and operate within the listed Iowa counties to be considered eligible: Adair, Boone, Dallas, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Story, Tama, Warren, or Webster.
Applicants may still be considered if additional businesses reside outside of the listed counties; however, funding will only be eligible for businesses located within the listed counties. Priority will be given to programs within high demand occupations and programs focused on reducing unemployment.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to cultivate partnerships where appropriate to enhance project activities and outcomes. Grantees must comply with all applicable provisions of State and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and equal employment opportunity.
