This grant was made available following the OIA’s Forum on Economic and Labor Development Report recommendations.
This is also a part of the requirement of the federalization law, or U.S. Public Law 110-229, to help mitigate the anticipated economic impact associated with its enactment.
The grant is to provide assistance for eligible applicants to develop or expand an on-the-job training program to train eligible U.S. workers — U.S. citizens, FAS citizens, and green card holders — where the actual jobs are, so that trainees can meet the job requirements and become employable upon completion of their training.
The grant will not “supplement” salaries for trainees, local government, private entities, and non-profit organization employees. In addition, grant funds may not be used for equipment and supplies. allowable costs include professional services, personnel training, advertisement, printing and photocopying.
Commerce will utilize the available funding for sub-granting to eligible and qualified applicants including public agencies and registered non-profit organizations to implement economic and labor enhancement programs in the CNMI.
For more information, see the Commerce website at www.commerce.gov.mp, contact Mark Rabauliman at 664-3002 or email ta.elep2011@commerce.gov.mp. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6.
