Office of Disability Employment Add Us In Initiative
Author: U.S. Department of Labor
Published: 2010/08/03 - Updated: 2023/11/26
Publication Type: Informative
Topic: Loans and Grants - Publications List
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main
Synopsis: U.S. Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy announces $2.3 million in funding for Add Us In initiative. The initiative is designed to increase the ability of companies to employ individuals with disabilities, particularly businesses owned and operated by African-Americans; Asian-Americans; Latino or Hispanic Americans; members of federally recognized tribes and Native Americans; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals; and women.
Introduction
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy has announced the availability of approximately $2.3 million in funding for the Add Us In initiative, which will fund up to four cooperative agreements with allotments ranging from $500,000 to $625,000 each. The initiative is designed to increase the ability of companies to employ individuals with disabilities, particularly businesses owned and operated by African-Americans; Asian-Americans; Latino or Hispanic Americans; members of federally recognized tribes and Native Americans; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals; and women.
Focus
"This administration is committed to broadening job opportunities for all Americans, including individuals with disabilities," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. "The Add Us In initiative aims to help businesses develop effective, replicable models, strategies and policies to ensure people with disabilities have access to a broader range of employment opportunities."
Eligible applicants are consortia having representation from each of the following four organization types:
- A youth-serving organization.
- A disability-serving organization.
- An association of targeted businesses, a business association located in a target population community, or other similar entity.
- A local workforce investment board or other organization with demonstrated experience in providing training and employment-related support services, such as a One-Stop Career Center.
In addition to developing models, strategies and policies to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, a consortium must also form and strengthen connections among the four organization types by building a network of disability and diversity experts.
There will be a prospective applicant webinar held for this grant competition.
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