SOLICITATION FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

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SOLICITATION FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS (SGA)
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The SGA

• Used when competitive grants are open for
  competition
• Provides project description
• States what types of organizations are eligible
• Published in the Federal Register Grants.Gov
  and ETAs home page at www.doleta.gov

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The SGAs specifically provide

• Detailed information on how to apply for federal
  grants
• Proposed scope of work and performance periods
• Eligibility requirements and the dollar amount
• Estimated number of grants to be awarded

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The SGAs also describe

• What is required in the grant application
• The closing date for receipt of the application
• The legislative authority for the projects
• Special reporting requirements
• The rating criteria that will be used in
  reviewing grant applications

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Three sections of SGAs that merit particular
attention

• Eligibility based on specific requirements
  listed in the SGA
• Rating Criteria provides a detailed explanation
  of the criteria used in the review process
• Performance Responsibilities provides
  information regarding any reports or data that a
  grantee will have to provide to ETA if a grant is
  awarded.

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Time Frames

• Application Submitted
• Review Process
• Award Notification
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Grant Awarded

• Award Transmittal
• Award Execution
• Award Execution letter
• Grant Award Document

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Award Execution Letter

• How to access Funds
• How to access On-line Electronic Reporting
• Federal Project Officer