Add Us In Initiative:
Department of Labor Office program to develop and evaluate replicable
models, strategies and policies to ensure that youth and adults with
disabilities from diverse communities have access to a broader range of
employment and mentoring opportunities. The program is designed to
increase the ability of businesses owned, operated and controlled by
African Americans; Asian Americans; Hispanic Americans, Native
Americans, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals, and women
to employ adults and youth with disabilities. Consortia applying for
the cooperative agreement must have representation from a number of
organization types. Deadline: September 1, 2010.
Disability Employment Initiative: The Department of Labor announced a solicitation for grant applications for approximately $22 million to fund programs that will improve educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Funds will be awarded to state workforce agencies, which will collaborate with workforce investment boards and local areas. Grant awards will range from $1.5 to $6 million each to be spent over a three-year period. Closing date: September 8, 2010.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Funding Opportunity News from N.A.C.E.D.A., August 23, 2010
