Formula Grant 26555DV000175

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Labor, awarded Workforce West Virginia a formula grant of $439,626 under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801) effective October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. This award funds three primary staffing positions within American Job Centers across West Virginia: Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) staff, and consolidated DVOP/LVER positions.

The funded staff deliver specialized employment services to veterans with significant employment barriers, with emphasis on economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, service-connected disabled, and homeless veterans. DVOP specialists provide individualized career counseling and job placement assistance, while LVER staff conduct outreach to employers and business associations to create employment opportunities and advocate for the hiring of disabled veterans. Consolidated position staff perform both roles. The award does not permit sub-awarding; all services are delivered directly through Workforce West Virginia's state workforce agency infrastructure. Recipients must maintain comprehensive cost accounting, timekeeping, and performance records in accordance with federal regulations under Title 38, United States Code, Chapter 41, and applicable Department of Labor compliance requirements.