Program Year (PY) 2021 Funding Allotments and Instructions for the Indian and Native American (INA) Programs

Background
The U.S. Department of Labor is providing funding allotments and instructions for the Indian and Native American (INA) Programs for Program Year (PY) 2021 under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166 programs. The purpose of this document is to inform INA grantees about the funding allotments, application submission process, and submission requirements for PY 2021 funding.

Grant Details
The document provides detailed information on the funding allotments for Comprehensive Services Program (CSP) and Supplemental Youth Services Program (SYSP) for PY 2021. It also outlines the required submission of Standard Form (SF) 424 – Application for Federal Assistance, SF 424A – Budget Information, and Budget Narrative through Grants.gov. Additionally, it specifies the process for requesting an increase in the administrative cost limit and submission requirements for grantees with indirect cost rates.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible grantees include INA grantees participating in WIOA Section 166 programs. Grantees must follow the requirements outlined in the guidance to receive PY 2021 funding. Federally recognized tribes that participate in Public Law 102-477 will have their WIOA funds transferred to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Services, Division of Workforce Development.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the contract is Program Year (PY) 2021. Grantees must submit the required documents within 30 days from the issue date of this guidance.

Grant Value
The total amount available for the INA CSP is $54,945,000, with $13,778,655 available for SYSP. The Act provides $55,500,000 for INA programs under Section 166 of WIOA. Additionally, it reserves one percent ($555,000) for technical assistance and training pursuant to WIOA regulations.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed by INA grantees across various locations including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
Mississippi,
Missouri,
Montana,
Nebraska,
Nevada,
New Mexico,
New York,
North Carolina,
North Dakota,
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming.