2009 Comprehensive Workforce Training Grant Program Pre-Proposal Conference Welcome

2009 Comprehensive Workforce Training Grant Program

Pre-Proposal Conference

Welcome

How To Apply…

AgendaAgenda

Quick Facts and Timeline Application Review Rating Process Closing

QUESTIONSQUESTIONSQ & A

Questions that require clarification or amendments to the RFP

Posted to www.rihric.com

January 21, 2009

2009 Grant Program2009 Grant ProgramMaximum Award is

$50,00050% Employer Match

Required1 Year Program

Bonus PointsBonus PointsFive Bonus Points PossibleOrganizations Representing High

Wage IndustriesHigh Wage Industries Based on

NAICS Code

Bonus PointsBonus PointsNAICS Codes

(North American Industry Classification System)

Information Code 51 Finance and Insurance Code 52 Wholesale Trade Code 42 Professional, Scientific Code 54

and Business Services Construction Code 23 Manufacturing Code 31-

33

Labor Market Information Unit

462-8760

Eligibility Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

All Rhode Island Employers Who Contribute to the Job Development Fund

For-Profit or Non-ProfitDivision of Taxation….574-8785

Not a Comprehensive Grant Recipient in 2008

Eligibility Eligibility RequirementsRequirements

Labor Organizations and Trade Associations Eligible - Member Companies Must Contribute to the JDF

Current On All RI Tax Obligations

Eligibility RequirementsEligibility Requirements

In Good Standing With Workforce Regulation and Safety

Not Be Debarred From Contracting With An Agency That Administers Federal Funds

Volunteers/Board Members Are Not Eligible

2009 Timeline2009 Timeline December 22, 2008 RFP Released January 7, 2008 Ad in News Paper January 13, 2009 Pre-Proposal Conf. February 6, 2009 Proposals Due Feb. 13, 2009 Rater Training March 2 & 4, 2009 Rater Review March 12, 2009 Board Approval March 13, 2009 Awards Announced April 1, 2009 Proposed Start Date

Application Review

Proposal Cover SheetProposal Cover Sheet

Name, Address, Contact Information

Tax ID #’s (Federal and State) Industry Sector (Name & Code)

Proposal Cover SheetProposal Cover Sheet

Applicant ProfileTotal Request of Grant FundsProducts/Services

Check List and Check List and CertificationCertification

Proposal Submittal Check List

Certification/Signature

Narrative Section

The Executive SummaryThe Executive Summary(5 Points)(5 Points)

Stand Alone DescriptionSummarize the ProgramMany Reviewers Read This

First

Needs StatementNeeds Statement(10 Points)(10 Points)

What Are Your Current Workforce Challenges?

Needs StatementNeeds Statement(10 Points)(10 Points)

How will the training enable you to

improve your organization’s?ProductivityCompetitivenessContinuous Improvement

ProgramProgram(40 (40 BIG ONES)BIG ONES)

Who, What, Where, WhenStart/End Dates of TrainingBrief But Concise DescriptionsBe Specific on Training Programs

Outcomes / EvaluationOutcomes / Evaluation(25 Points)(25 Points)

List the Intended Outcomes of the Training

Include How the Training Will Be Evaluated Using Quantifiable Measures

Define Measure of Success Used to Evaluate Training Programs

Outcomes/EvaluationOutcomes/Evaluation

Who Will Conduct the Evaluation?

Explain How Results Will Be Used to Improve Company Processes

Up to 10% of Total Grant Award Can Be Used for Evaluation Purposes

Budget and Budget NarrativeBudget and Budget Narrative (20 Points) (20 Points)

$50,000 MaximumMust Correspond to Program

SectionClear, Easy to Follow, Correct

Math Budget Narrative

Allowable Grant Allowable Grant Fund ExpensesFund Expenses

Tuition and Training Provider Fees

Training Materials and Supplies

Software Used 100% For Training Activities

Allowable Grant Allowable Grant ExpensesExpenses

Internal Trainer WagesHourly Rate – Excluding

BenefitsCurriculum DevelopmentCost of Evaluating Training

Unallowable Grant Unallowable Grant ExpensesExpenses

Equipment Including Hardware and Software

Lost Worker ProductivityGrant Preparation or

Administrative Costs

Unallowable GrantUnallowable GrantExpensesExpenses

Travel Expenses, Meeting Space, Lodging, Food

Wages for Employees While in Training and Fringe Benefits

Budget FormatBudget FormatName of TrainingTotal Cost of Training 100%Grant Funds Requested 50%Applicant’s Cost 50%Quarterly Reimbursement

Budget NarrativeBudget Narrative

Written Break-Down of Budget Costs

Explains How Costs Were Determined

Assists Raters to Score Proposal

Initial ReviewInitial Review Submitted on Time 1 Original & 7 Copies Check List Grant Proposal Cover Sheet Certification Page General Provisions Grant Provisions Completed W-9 Form

Review ProcessReview ProcessDetermines Who Will Be

FundedVolunteers from Private, Non-

Profit and Public SectorsTraining, Teams, Discussion,

Review

Point SystemPoint SystemRead, Rated and ScoredHighest / Lowest Discarded Remaining Scores AveragedRanked by ScoreListed With Amounts RequestedGovernor’s Workforce Board

Approval

Wrap-UpWrap-UpProposal Submission

Deadline : February 6th at 4:00 p.m.No ExceptionsGWB RI Office: 1511 Pontiac Avenue,

Bldg. 72-2, Cranston, RI 029201 with Original Signature; 7 Copies No Faxes or Emails Accepted

COMPLETE PROPOSALCOMPLETE PROPOSAL

Check List Grant Proposal Cover SheetSigned Certification PageExecutive SummaryNeeds Statement

COMPLETE PROPOSALCOMPLETE PROPOSALProgram NarrativeOutcomes and EvaluationBudget Detail/Planned Quarterly

ReimbursementBudget Narrative

COMPLETE PROPOSALCOMPLETE PROPOSAL

Grant Provisions General Provisions Signed W-9

E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE

Questions?Questions?David J. Francis:

462-8863 Dfrancis@dlt.ri.gov

orDan Brown: 462-8823

dbrown@dlt.ri.gov

GOODLUCK !!