Description
This grant opportunity is for State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to support the ongoing administration of certain Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act programs, including the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program. The funding is intended to cover the costs of administering these programs, such as program integrity activities, data integrity and retention, audit-related and oversight-related activities, and other proposed administrative costs. The grant period is from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. SWAs may apply for funding for one or more of the programs, and the application process involves submitting a grant application, budget narrative, and other required documents.
Some key points to note include:
• The grant is subject to sequestration, with a 5.7 percent reduction from the total amount of the grant award.
• The allowable use of funds includes program integrity activities, data integrity and retention, audit-related and oversight-related activities, and other proposed administrative costs.
• SWAs must submit a separate grant application and budget narrative for each program.
• The grant application must include a narrative description of the proposed grant activities and how they align with the ongoing administration of the identified CARES Act program.
• The budget narrative must include a detailed breakdown of the estimated costs for each activity, including personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual costs.