New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program
Labor
About This Grant
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $25M in federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding available for three WDT programs. Each program has a unique purpose aimed at providing training for individuals in NYS who are unemployed/underemployed and/or in low or middle skills occupations. The broad purpose of the training is to help individuals overcome employment barriers and/or obtain a higher level of employment. 1. Employee Retention and Advancement Training (ERAT) ? Provides occupational skills training, commensurate with regional priorities, to existing employees/incumbent workers, who are in low and middle-skills occupations leading to job advancement and retention; 2. Reemployment Training Grant (RTG) ? Aims to secure the services of eligible organizations that can provide occupational skills training commensurate with regional priorities to unemployed/ underemployed individuals to qualify them for full-time or part-time employment, or if currently employed, a higher level of employment; and 3. Work Readiness Training (WRT) ? Provides funding to eligible organizations to conduct workplace readiness training. Workplace readiness skills are skills or behaviors necessary for any job and skills employers seek from any employee, sometimes referred to as soft skills or job readiness skills (i.e., communication, workplace culture, resume assistance, and financial literacy)."
Grant Summary
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program is a Labor grant providing up to $25M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Depending on the program, eligible Applicants for WDI funding will include: for-profit entities, including corporations, LLCs and LLPs; private sector NFP entities; municipalities; and educational institutions, including colleges and universities which: ? Need occupational skills and workplace readiness skills training course(s), which can be completed in one year or less; ? Have two (2) or more full-time employees or the equivalent of two (2) full-time employees throughout the duration of the contract. Principals of corporations and owners of businesses such as sole proprietors or partners in partnerships, are not considered to be employees for this eligibility requirement. Cooperative owner employees who do not serve on the board of directors are considered employees for this eligibility requirement. An Applicant is not eligible to apply if it has no employees or if the workers are independent contractors, subcontractors or contract employees. However, if an Applicant leases its employees for payroll and tax reporting purposes, and has authority over the hiring, firing and scheduling of workers, it is eligible for funding consideration; and ? Are in good standing with regard to the laws, rules, and regulations for: Unemployment Insurance (UI), Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), Public Work, Labor Standards, Safety and Health, NYS Department of State Division of Corporations, Workers Compensation Insurance, and Disability Insurance.
How to Apply
Up to $25M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program from Labor, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Labor before the deadline.
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New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program?
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program is offered by Labor and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program provide?
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program provides up to $25M per award from Labor. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program deadline?
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Labor, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program?
To apply for New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Workforce Development Training (WDT) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Labor.