Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment: Program Search Results

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BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides funding to eligible governmental entities and non-profit organizations to provide environmental job training projects that will promote job creation and economic development by facilitating the assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfields sites. Eligible applicants must identify and propose to serve a community that currently receives, or has received, financial assistance (federal, state, or tribal) for brownfields assessment, revolving loan fund, cleanup, site-specific work carried out by state or tribal response programs, and/or targeted brownfields assessments performed directly by EPA. Funding Mechanism: Competitive grants. Funding announcement EPA-ARRA--OSWER-OBLR-JT for job training grants is available at http://www.grants.gov for more information. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/recovery/competitive_grants.htm Eligible Entities: Local Government Non-Profit Organizations State Government Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Federal Contact Name: Linda Morgan Federal Contact Phone: (312) 886-4747 Federal Contact E-Mail: morgan.linda@epa.gov Federal Web Site: http://epa.gov/swerosps/bf/job.htm Federal Amount: $5,000,000.00 Return to Top
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS - Office of Indian Programs Description: Provides funding for workforce development and training programs as well as the housing improvement program. Funding Mechanism: Additional information about these programs is available at http://recovery.doi.gov/press/bureaus/bureau-of-indian-affairs/ State Agency: Administration, Department of State Contact Name: Brian Vigue State Contact Phone: (608) 267-1824 State Contact E-Mail: brian.vigue@wisconsin.gov Eligible Entities: Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Interior, Dept. of the Federal Web Site: http://www.doi.gov/bia/index.html Federal Amount: $40,000,000.00 Return to Top
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS Description: Provides funding to low-income, unemployed older persons age 55 and over whose prospects for employment are poor. Older persons are provided training and assistance for employment and are placed in community service organizations to gain work experience. Funding Mechanism: Formula grant to states. DHS contracts with a variety of agencies, including Workforce Investment Boards, area agencies on aging, and faith-based and community action organizations to provide job placement and training. State Agency: Health Services, Department of State Contact Name: Monica Snittler State Contact Phone: (608) 267-9097 State Contact E-Mail: monica.snittler@wi.gov State Web Site: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/WISE/SENCSEP.HTM State Amount: $2,985,700.00 Eligible Entities: Local Government Non-Profit Organizations Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/seniors/ Federal Amount: $120,000,000.00 Return to Top
ELECTRICITY DELIVERY AND ENERGY RELIABILITY - Electricity and Energy Worker Training APPLICATIONS DUE TO USDOE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2009 Description: Provides funds to support worker training related to electricity delivery and energy reliability activities that modernize the electric grid; enhance security and reliability of energy infrastructure; conduct energy storage research, development, demonstration, and deployment; and facilitate recovery from disruptions to the energy supply, and for implementation of programs authorized under title XIII of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Funding Mechanism: DOE is expected to award 25-35 grants for workforce training in the electric power sector and 15-20 in Smart Grid workforce training. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Contact Name: Ron Danowski State Contact Phone: (608) 266-3485 State Contact E-Mail: Ron.danowski@dwd.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/recovery/competitive_grants.htm Eligible Entities: Businesses Individuals Non-Profit Organizations Other State Government Technical Colleges Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Energy, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: John J. Wiltshire Federal Contact Phone: (509) 376-4833 Federal Contact E-Mail: John_J_Wiltshire@RL.gov Federal Web Site: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000152&agency=DOE Federal Amount: $100,000,000.00 Return to Top
HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HIT) - Electronic Health Record Technology Loan Fund Description: Provides funding for grants to establish loan programs for health care providers who agree to comply with certain requirements to purchase certified electronic health record (HER) technology, train personnel in the use of such technology, upgrade HIT to meet certification criteria and improve security. Funding Mechanism: The Office of National Coordinator, US Department of Health & Human Services may award competitive grants for loan programs to states or Indian tribes. State Agency: Health Services, Department of State Contact Name: Karen Drogsvold State Contact Phone: (608) 266-3419 State Contact E-Mail: ehealth@wi.gov State Web Site: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/ehealth/FederalFunding/index.htm Eligible Entities: State Government Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Health & Human Services, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.hhs.gov/healthit Return to Top
HEALTH WORKFORCE - Nursing Education Loan Repayment APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING JANUARY 2010. Description: Provides funding to assist in the recruitment and retention of professional registered nurses (RN) in approved critical shortage areas to increase access to quality health care by offering loan repayment in return for full-time service at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Funding Mechanism: Competitive awards to nurses for student loan repayment. The program repays 60 percent of the qualifying nursing educational loan balance of Registered Nurses (RNs) selected for funding in exchange for 2 years of service at a critical shortage facility. Participants may be eligible to work a third year and receive an additional 25 percent of the qualifying nursing educational loan balance. State Agency: Health Services, Department of State Contact Name: Nancy McKenney State Contact Phone: (608) 266-7901 State Contact E-Mail: Nancy.Mckenney@dhs.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/localhealth/PrimaryCare/Loan&Scholarship.htm Eligible Entities: Individuals Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Health & Human Services, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm Federal Amount: $200,000,000.00 Return to Top
HEALTH WORKFORCE - National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program APPLICATIONS FOR LOAN REPAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL FUNDS ARE EXPENDED OR SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. Description: Provides funding to the National Health Services Corps' (NHSC) to increase the supply of primary care physicians, dentists, behavioral and mental health professionals, certified nurse midwives, certified family nurse practitioners, and physician assistants and other health professionals in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) within the U.S. Funding Mechanism: Student loan repayment or service-obligated scholarships for full-time students of allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) medicine, dentistry, family nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, and primary care physician assistants. The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides $50,000 (or the outstanding balance of qualifying student loans if it is less than $50,000), tax free, to primary care medical, dental and mental health clinicians in exchange for two years of service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Upon completion of the service commitment, clinicians may be eligible to apply for additional support for extended service. State Agency: Health Services, Department of State Contact Name: Anne Dopp State Contact Phone: (608) 267-7121 State Contact E-Mail: anne.dopp@wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/localhealth/PrimaryCare/Loan&Scholarship.htm Eligible Entities: Individuals Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Health & Human Services, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/ Federal Amount: $300,000,000.00 Return to Top
HEALTH WORKFORCE - Faculty Loan Repayment Programs APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides a financial incentive for degree-trained health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue academic careers in allopathic medicine, nursing (RN only), osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, allied health or graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice for a minimum of 2 years. Funding Mechanism: Direct awards to eligible health professions faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds for the repayment of student loans. The program provides as much as $20,000 a year to eligible faculty members who apply to and are selected to receive funding from the program in return for a 2-year service commitment. State Agency: Health Services, Department of State Contact Name: Nancy McKenney State Contact Phone: (608) 266-7901 State Contact E-Mail: Nancy.Mckenney@dhs.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/localhealth/PrimaryCare/Loan&Scholarship.htm Eligible Entities: Individuals Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Health & Human Services, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/flrp/ Return to Top
RECOVERY ZONE BONDS - Economic Development Bonds Description: Provides taxable Governmental Bonds that municipalities can use to spur development in areas with significant poverty, unemployment or home foreclosures. Bonds will be used for capital expenditures, public infrastructure, public facilities, job training and educational programs. Funding Mechanism: $10 billion total. Each state's share based on job loss formula. Allocation then sub-allocated to local municipalities based on job loss formula. Bonds must be issued in 2009 or 2010. Allocation amounts not yet available. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Contact Name: Steve Sabatke State Contact Phone: (608) 267-0762 State Contact E-Mail: steven.sabatke@wi.gov Eligible Entities: Local Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Internal Revenue Service Federal Web Site: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=205018,00.html Federal Amount: $10,000,000,000.00 Return to Top
REHABILITATION SERVICES - Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States Description: Provides additional grant funds to states to support the existing Vocational Rehabilitation State Grant Program which provides services to individuals with disabilities to prepare for and engage in gainful employment. The additional federal funds will be used to assist individuals who have a physical or mental impairment that results in a substantial impediment to employment, who can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services for employment. Funding Mechanism: Funds are distributed to states and territories based on a formula that takes into account population and per capita income to cover the cost of direct services and program administration. This is a federal draw program. Wisconsin expends the funds on persons with disabilities that have an approved Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). There is no match requirement for the additional federal funds. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Contact Name: Charlene Dwyer State Contact Phone: (608) 261-2126 State Contact E-Mail: charlene.dwyer@dwd.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/jobseek.htm State Amount: $10,000,997.00 Eligible Entities: State Government Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Education, Dept. of Federal Amount: $540,000,000.00 Return to Top
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - Re-Employment Services Description: Provides funding for State Unemployment Insurance and Employment Service Operations for grants to states under the Wagner-Peyser Act. A a portion of the funding is to be used by states for reemployment services for unemployment insurance claimants, including the Integrated Employment Service and Unemployment Insurance information technology required to identify and serve the needs of Unemployment Insurance claimants. Funding Mechanism: Funds distributed through existing Wagner-Peyser formula grant process, in accordance with section 6 of the Wagner-Peyser Act. State Workforce Agencies are eligible applicants. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Contact Name: Ron Danowski State Contact Phone: (608) 266-3485 State Contact E-Mail: ron.danowski@dwd.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/worker_info.htm State Amount: $7,291,549.00 Eligible Entities: Other Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/Programs/Wagner_Peyser.cfm Federal Amount: $400,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) - Adult Services Description: Provides grants to states for adult employment and training activities, including supportive services and needs-related services to support the employment and training needs of priority populations, including recipients of public assistance and other low-income individuals. Funding Mechanism: Funds are allocated to State based on formula. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Contact Name: Ron Danowski State Contact Phone: (608) 266-3485 State Contact E-Mail: ron.danowski@dwd.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/recovery/adult.htm State Amount: $5,183,854.00 Eligible Entities: State Government Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/programs/general_info.cfm Federal Amount: $500,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) - Youth Formula Grants (incl. summer jobs) Description: Provides funding to create employment opportunities for youth. Work readiness will be the only performance measure to assess the effectiveness of the program. Expands age limit for eligibility from 21 to 24. Funding Mechanism: Funds are distributed to the State under existing Workforce Investment Act formula grant program. Department of Workforce Development and local Workforce Investment Boards are eligible to apply for funds. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Contact Name: Ron Danowski State Contact Phone: (608) 266-3485 State Contact E-Mail: ron.danowski@dwd.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwdwia/youth/summer_youth_employment.htm State Amount: $13,808,812.00 Eligible Entities: Other State Government Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/programs/general_info.cfm Federal Amount: $1,200,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) - Dislocated Worker Services Description: Provides grants to states for dislocated worker employment and training activities Funding Mechanism: Funds are distributed to the State under existing Workforce Investment Act formula grant program. State workforce development agencies and local workforce investment boards are eligible to apply to the state for funding. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Contact Name: Ron Dankowski State Contact Phone: (608) 266-3485 State Contact E-Mail: ron.danowski@dwd.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dislocatedworker/ State Amount: $16,059,607.00 Eligible Entities: Other State Government Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/programs/general_info.cfm Federal Amount: $1,200,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Health Care Sector FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA) HAS NOT BEEN PUBLISHED Description: Provides funding for worker training and placement in high growth and emerging industries. While a major portion of available funding is for research, labor exchange and job training projects that prepare individuals for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy as defined in the Workforce Investment Act Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Worker Training Program [Section 171(e)(1)(B) of the Workforce Investment Act], other funding may also be available for projects that prepare workers for careers in the health care sector. Funding Mechanism: Those interested in this competitive grant should check http://www.grants.gov regularly for funding announcements. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of State Contact Name: Ron Danowski State Contact Phone: (608) 266-3485 State Contact E-Mail: ron.danowski@dwd.wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/recovery/competitive_grants.htm Eligible Entities: Other Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/ Federal Amount: $250,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - Pathways Out of Poverty APPLICATIONS DUE TO US DOL SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 Description: The Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of approximately $150 million in grant funds for projects that provide training and placement services to provide pathways out of poverty and into employment within the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Funding Mechanism: Grantees selected from two separate types of applicants will be funded through this solicitation: (1) national nonprofit entities with networks of local affiliates, coalition members, or other established partners; and (2) local entities. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of Eligible Entities: Non-Profit Organizations Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Melissa Abdullah Federal Contact Phone: (202) 693-3346 Federal Contact E-Mail: Abdullah.Melissa@dol.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm Federal Amount: $150,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - Energy Training Partnership Grants APPLICATIONS DUE TO US DOL SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 Description: Projects will provide training and placement services in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries for workers impacted by national energy and environmental policy, individuals in need of updated training related to the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, and unemployed workers. Funding Mechanism: $100 million is available to fund 20-30 projects nationwide. Eligible applicants are private nonprofit organizations that must apply under one of two categories: National labor-management organizations with local networks; or Statewide or local nonprofit partnerships. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of Eligible Entities: Non-Profit Organizations Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Janice Sheelor Federal Contact Phone: (202) 693-3538 Federal Contact E-Mail: Sheelor.Janice@dol.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm Federal Amount: $100,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) and Training Grants APPLICATIONS DUE TO US DOL OCTOBER 20, 2009 Description: Through this program, the Department of Labor encourages a strategic planning process that aligns the Governor�s overall workforce vision, State energy policies, and local and regional training activities that lead to employment in targeted industry sectors. This strategic planning process is an opportunity to develop a statewide energy sector strategy through a comprehensive partnership and development of a Sector Plan. Funding Mechanism: $190 million in grant funds is available to State Workforce Investment Boards. Only one application is allowed per staate. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of Eligible Entities: Other State Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Jeannette Flowers Federal Contact Phone: (202) 693-3322 Federal Contact E-Mail: Flowers.Jeannette@dol.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm Federal Amount: $190,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - State Labor Market Information Improvement Grants APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Funding is available to collect, analyze, and disseminate labor market information, and to enhance the labor exchange infrastructure for careers within the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Funding Mechanism: Each State Workforce Agency is encouraged to submit an application under this competitive program as either a single State or as a partner with a consortium of States. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of Eligible Entities: State Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Willie Harris Federal Contact Phone: (202) 693-3344 Federal Contact E-Mail: Harris.Willie@dol.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm Federal Amount: $50,000,000.00 Return to Top
WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - Green Capacity Building Grants APPLICATIONS PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Funding is for projects that build the capacity of DOL-funded training programs to ensure that targeted groups are prepared to meet the needs of our country's expanding green industries. Specifically, this SGA supports capacity building for organizations to provide training for entry-level positions leading to career pathways and/or additional training in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Funding Mechanism: $5 million is available nationwide. Only active DOL-funded grantees (eligible grantees specified in the SGA) are eligible to apply. State Agency: Workforce Development, Department of Eligible Entities: Other Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Denise Roach Federal Contact Phone: (202) 693-3820 Federal Contact E-Mail: Roach.Denise@dol.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm Federal Amount: $5,000,000.00 Return to Top
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WORKFORCE

BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS - Office of Indian Programs

COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS

ELECTRICITY DELIVERY AND ENERGY RELIABILITY - Electricity and Energy Worker Training

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HIT) - Electronic Health Record Technology Loan Fund

HEALTH WORKFORCE - Nursing Education Loan Repayment

HEALTH WORKFORCE - National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

HEALTH WORKFORCE - Faculty Loan Repayment Programs

RECOVERY ZONE BONDS - Economic Development Bonds

REHABILITATION SERVICES - Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to States

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - Re-Employment Services

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) - Adult Services

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) - Youth Formula Grants (incl. summer jobs)

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) - Dislocated Worker Services

WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Health Care Sector

WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - Pathways Out of Poverty

WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - Energy Training Partnership Grants

WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) and Training Grants

WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - State Labor Market Information Improvement Grants

WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANTS FOR HIGH GROWTH AND EMERGING INDUSTRIES - Green Jobs - Green Capacity Building Grants