sga-dfa-10-07-amendment1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment & Training Administration

Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA)

[SGA-DFA-PY-10-07]

Amendment One

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 IV.E., Section V.A.2.i, and Section V.A.3.i. The document is hereby amended.

Section IV.E. Allowable Activities, 6th Bullet of the solicitation, the following text should be replaced:

Old Text – E. Allowable Activities, 6th Bullet o Developing and implementing articulation agreements with universities and other

New Text – E. Allowable Activities, 6th Bullet o Developing and implementing articulation agreements with universities and other educational partners, as well as high schools (career and technical);

Section V.A.2.i, 4th Bullet of the solicitation, the following text should be replaced:

Old Text – V.A.2.i, 4th Bullet o Clearly indicate whether or not the project will replicate evidence-based programs or activities supported by research findings. Applicants proposing to replicate evidence-based

New Text – V.A.2.i, 4th Bullet o Clearly indicate whether or not the project will replicate evidence-based programs or activities supported by research findings. Applicants proposing to replicate evidence-based programs or activities should cite evidence from prior research to support the fact that the proposed program or activity has had a positive impact on employment outcomes. Applicants must include evidence citations as footnotes in response to this evaluation criterion along with Web links to the location of the cited study or report. If no strong or moderate evidence exists or an applicant is proposing a new program or activity, the applicant should present research findings or reasonable hypotheses that the program or activity would lead to improved education and employment outcomes, citing related research, theories, or logic models from education, training or other sectors.

Applicants should cite existing state and local public policies which have proven or are expected to increase employment of a local and diverse workforce.

Section V.A.3.i, 5th Bullet of the solicitation, the following text should be replaced:

Old Text – V.A.3.i, 5th Bullet o Total number of participants who complete education/training activities who receive a degree, certificate, or other type of credential, including a description of the type of degree, certificate, or other type of credential the participants will receive. The applicant should also

New Text – V.A.3.i, 5th Bullet o Total number of participants who complete education/training activities who receive a degree, certificate, or other type of credential, including a description of the type of degree, certificate, or other type of credential the participants will receive. The applicant should also include an explanation about the total number of credentials they estimate the average participant will receive. Please include evidence that these credentials will support job placement, the connection to green job occupations, and an explanation of any time delays between the receipt of different credentials; and

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 3rd day of March, 2011 Donna Kelly

Grant Officer, Employment & Training Administration