Federal Grant Award Summary

The Alabama Department of Workforce received a formula grant award of $2.74 million from the Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) under the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program (CFDA 17.801), effective October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. This award funds specialized employment services delivered through American Job Centers, including staffing for Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists who provide individualized career counseling to veterans with significant employment barriers, Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) who conduct employer outreach and advocacy, and consolidated position staff serving dual DVOP/LVER roles. The program prioritizes service to economically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, service-connected disabled, and homeless veterans, as well as other veterans facing substantial barriers to employment.

The grant supports the preparation and placement of veterans and transitioning service members into meaningful employment by delivering comprehensive career development services, employment resources, and job placement expertise. JVSG-funded staff connect veterans with employment opportunities while simultaneously engaging with employers and business associations to expand hiring prospects for this population. As a formula grant, the award is distributed directly to the state workforce agency without subawarding to other entities, and recipients must maintain required cost accounting, timekeeping, and performance documentation in accordance with federal regulations and Veterans' Program Letters.