H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants

 
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    CFDA#

    17.268     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

    Summary

    This grant program is designed to provide education, training, and job placement assistance in the occupations and industries for which employers are using H-1B visas to hire foreign workers, and the related activities necessary to support such training. H-1B technical skills training grants are financed by a user fee paid by employers to bring foreign workers into the United States under the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. This technical skills training program was authorized under Section 414 (c) of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), as amended (29 USC 2916a). Grant awards will be made only to the extent that funds are available.
     

    History of Funding

    In FY11 approximately $240 million was made available through this program.

    Additional Information

    In response to industry skill shortages in high-growth industries and occupations, Congress established the H-1B visa category for non-immigrants seeking work in high-skill or specialty occupations, imposed a user fee on employers for H-1B applications, and set annual limits on the number of H-1B visas granted. ACWIA, as amended, authorized the Department to use a portion of those fees to finance an H-1B Technical Skills Training Grant Program. This grant program is designed to provide education, training, and job placement assistance in the occupations and industries for which employers are using H-1B visas to hire foreign workers, and the related activities necessary to support such training.

    Contacts

    Kia Mason

    Kia Mason
    Employment and Training Administration
    U.S. Department of Labor
    200 Constitution Avenue, NW,
    Room N4716
    Washington, DC 20210
    (202) 693-2602
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Grants may be awarded to a partnership of private and public sector entities as defined in ACWIA. This partnership must include at least two entities from among the following groups: 1) business-related nonprofit organizations, such as trade associations; 2) education and training providers, including community colleges and other community-based organizations; and 3) entities involved in administering the workforce investment system established under Title I of the WIA, and economic development agencies.

    Deadline Details

    Applications were due June 19, 2014. Similar deadlines are anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    The estimated funding available for FY14 is $150,000,000. 20 to 30 awards are anticipated. Awards will range from $3,000,000 to $10,000,000. A project period of 48 months is expected. Cost sharing/matching is not required.

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