WIOA Adult Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 17.258 (USAspending.gov).
- State Of California Employment Development Department 3 awards $442,470,654
- Texas Workforce Commission 3 awards $258,830,709
- Department Of Labor New York 3 awards $199,453,618
- Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity $49,165,427
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) authorized three of the six core programs included under WIOA. The Adult Program is one of the three core programs. The program serves job seekers age 18 and older to find employment by providing them with career services and training opportunities. WIOA establishes a priority requirement with respect to funds allocated to a local area for adult employment and training activities. American Job Center staff, when using WIOA Adult funds to provide individualized career services and training services, must give priority to recipients of public assistance, other low-income individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient. Performance program measures include: 1. Employed 2nd Quarter After Exit; 2. Employed 4th Quarter After Exit; 3. Median Earnings Second Quarter After Exit; 4. Credential Attainment Rate; 5. Measurable Skills Gains; and Effectiveness in Serving Employers.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Interstate Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Tribal Government (other)
- County Government
- Local Government Consortium
- Local
- Territorial
- State
- Tribal
Under WIOA, the entities eligible to receive funding from the Department are the 50 States, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the outlying areas. Funds are allotted based on a statutory formula. The states in turn allocate funds to local workforce development boards which are responsible for operating American Job Centers (approximately 2,400 nationwide).
Beneficiaries
- Adult (20–64)
- Senior Citizen (65+)
- Resident/Citizen of U.S. Territory
- Veteran (including dependents)
- Active-Duty Service Person (including dependents)
- Reservist (including dependents)
All adults 18 years of age and older are eligible to receive career services. Several populations receive priority, with States and local areas being responsible for establishing procedures for applying the priority requirements. Priority of service is given to veterans and other covered persons. Priority for career and training services must be given to public assistance recipients, other low income populations, and low-skilled individuals.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Those portions of the State Plan over which the Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training exercises authority are reviewed and approved by the Employment and Training Administration. Formula funds are awarded to the states based on a statutory formula provided in the authorizing legislation.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
State plans will be reviewed in accordance with 20 CFR 661.220(e), which provides that the Secretary must approve all state plans within 90 days of their submission, unless the Secretary determines in writing that: (1) the State Plan is inconsistent with the provisions of Title I of WIOA or the WIOA regulations, including 29 CFR Part 37; or (2) the portion of the State Plan impacting the Wagner-Peyser Act plan does not satisfy the criteria for approval in Section 8(d) of the Wagner-Peyser Act or the Wagner-Peyser Act regulations at 20 CFR Part 652.
Program details & compliance
Description
WIOA Adult formula grants are federal funds authorized under Title I of WIOA, that uses a statutorily-mandated formula to calculate the distribution of Congressionally-allocated funds to eligible recipients which include any of the 50 states and District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Outlying Areas. Allocated funds must be spent within three years. The WIOA Adult Program is available to help adults 18 years and older gain skills and career knowledge to enter in-demand jobs to enhance their opportunities with employment, retention, earnings, and economic self-sufficiency.
Mission Categories
Primary: Unemployment
Other categories:
Veterans ServicesAdult Services
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
WIOA specifies that most services for adults will be provided through the American Job Center Network, also known as one-stop career centers or workforce centers. It authorizes that funds be used to provide career services, which are classified into two categories: basic and individualized services. Basic services are available to all job seekers and include labor exchange services, labor market information, job listings, and information on partner programs. Individualized services include training and supportive services, such as child care and needs-related payments. These are made available to individuals after an interview, assessment or evaluation determines that the individual requires training to obtain employment. These training services will be linked to job opportunities in their communities, including occupational training, work-based training and basic skills training. To promote customer choice and involvement in career decisions, some participants use an "Individual Training Account (ITA)" to select an appropriate training program from an eligible training provider.
Restrictions
The WIOA Adult Program is consistent with the allowable activities in the statute such as basic career services yet priority for individualized career and training services is restricted to recipients of public assistance, low-income individuals, and those with barriers to employment.
Required Documentation
Formula-funded programs must submit a Governor/Secretary Agreement and a State Plan. States also sign a grant document agreeing to comply with the Act and regulations.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Statutory Formula: Title Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Chapter 132 Part (b) Subpart (2)(B) Public Law (iii)(I) WIOA regulations related to formula requirements are available at 20 CFR Parts 676, 677, and 678.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.