State of Alaska
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Alaska Workforce Investment Board
On Line Public Notice
The State Training and Employment Program (STEP)
Request for Grant Applications for State Fiscal Year 2022
The Alaska Workforce Investment Board (AWIB) requests grant applications for training projects in priority industries under the State Training and Employment Program. STEP is funded by a percentage of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and is appropriated by the Alaska State Legislature.
The purpose of STEP is to enhance the quality and accessibility of in-state training and employment services for Alaska residents. STEP seeks to increase resident employment in industries where a high number of nonresidents are working, reduce future unemployment claims, and foster economic growth in all regions by meeting employer demand for a skilled workforce.
The attached Request for Grant Applications (RGA) includes additional detailed information regarding this solicitation.
Two Microsoft Teams teleconferences will be held to answer questions about the STEP program, this RGA, and the application process. Applications must be entered in the Electronic Grants Administration System (EGrAMS).
| RGA and Application Overview Date: February 10, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. Click here to join the meeting Conference Telephone: 907-202-7104 Conference ID: 730325373# | EGrAMS Application Questions Date: March 3, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. Click here to join the meeting Conference Telephone: 907-202-7104 Conference ID: 143458943# |
The deadline for submission of grant applications is Friday, March 12, 2021 by 5:00 p.m.
Funding of STEP grant awards is limited by the availability of funds each fiscal year and subject to appropriation by the Alaska State Legislature.
Questions about this solicitation should be directed to Xavien Phillips, Program Coordinator, xavien.phillips@alaska.gov or (907) 269-4562 or to Rut Ocasio-Lopez, Grants Administrator rut.ocasio-lopez@alaska.gov or (907) 269-3745.
Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations should contact David Grosshuesch at
(907) 269-7327 no later than 5 days before the accommodation is needed.