The U. S. Department of Labor (Department or DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announces the availability of up to $ 1. 6 million to fund a cooperative agreement to establish a comprehensive National Technical Assistance, Policy, and Research Center for Employers on the Employment of
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People with Disabilities (Center).
The Center will conduct research, assist ODEP in developing and promoting employer-focused policy, disseminate information, and provide technical assistance to a wide range of employers and employer organizations on the recruitment, hiring, retention, and advancement of people with disabilities.
Funding of up to $ 1. 6 million will be awarded through a competitive process for a 12-month period of performance with the possibility of up to four additional option years of funding depending on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.This solicitation provides background information, describes the application submission requirements, outlines the process that eligible entities must use to apply for funds covered by this solicitation, and outlines the evaluation criteria used as a basis for selecting the grantees.
Application and submission information is explained in detail in Part IV of this SGA.