gjif-amendment-two-31511final.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment & Training Administration

Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA)

[SGA-DFA-PY-10-07]

Amendment Two

Green Jobs Innovation Fund

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor

ACTION: Notice: Amendment to SGA/DFA PY 10-07

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration published a notice in the Federal Register on February 23, 2011, announcing the availability of funds and Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) for the Green Jobs Innovation Fund to be awarded through a competitive process. This amendment to the SGA adds language to Section I.A., Section V.A.2.i., and Section V.A.3.ii. The document is hereby amended.

Section I.A, 5th Paragraph, last sentence, the following text should be replaced:

Old Text – I.A, 5th Paragraph, last sentence

These programs are discussed in detail in Sections I.B.1 and 2 of this SGA.

New Text – I.A, 5th Paragraph, last sentence

These programs are discussed in detail in Sections I.C.1 and 2 of this SGA.

Section V.A.2.i, 1st Bullet of the solicitation, the following text should be replaced:

Old Text – V.A.2.i, 1st Bullet o Clearly identify the program(s) to be implemented by the proposed applicant (which are identified in Section 1.C of the SGA). Applicants must address the quality factors (i.e. discuss the five quality factors for pre-apprenticeship and the 5 out of 7 quality factors for Registered Apprenticeship; and discuss the one quality factor and the 4 out of 5 features for the integrated delivery of technical and basic skills training through community-based partnership(s) for each program proposed (see those identified in Section I.B of the SGA).

New Text – V.A.2.i, 1st Bullet o Clearly identify the program(s) to be implemented by the proposed applicant (which are identified in Section I.C of the SGA). Applicants must address the five quality elements for pre-apprenticeship and also address 4 out of 6 features for Registered Apprenticeship; and/or address the one critical quality element and the 5 out of 6 features for the integrated delivery of technical and basic skills training through community-based partnership(s) for each program proposed (see those identified in Section I.B of the SGA).

Section V.A.3.ii, 6th and 7th Bullets, the following text should be replaced:

Old Text – V.A.3.ii, 6th and 7th Bullets o Total number of new or modified standards (including Registered Apprenticeship) that use competency-based and/or hybrid (competency/time-based) models (if appropriate); and, o Total number of agreements that allow for the transfer of credit between programs

New Text – V.A.3.ii, 6th and 7th Bullets, including the following introductory text inserted between the 5th and 6th Bullets.

For applicants proposing projects for innovative Registered Apprenticeship programs:

o Total number of new or modified standards that use competency-based and/or hybrid (competency/time-based) models (if appropriate); and o Total number of formal agreements through partnerships with post-secondary education systems that allow apprentices to earn college credit during their apprenticeships

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kia Mason, Grants Management Specialist, Division of Federal Assistance at (202) 693-2606 or Mason.Kia@dol.gov.

Signed at Washington, D.C., this 15th day of March, 2011

Donna Kelly Grant Officer, Employment & Training Administration