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handle is hein.crs/govecsx0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Congressional *.Research Service Selected Grant Resources for Workforce Development and Jobs Training in Response to COVID-19 Updated March 19, 2021 The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly affected U.S. employment patterns. The federal government has responded with new initiatives and flexibilities to improve the capacity of workforce development and job training assistance programs to address changing labor market conditions. This Insight describes selected federal assistance programs available to state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. It does not include information on programs for individuals (e.g., scholarships, fellowships, unemployment benefits, or other individual assistance programs). Types of Federal Assistance Many types of federal grant funding are awarded to states as formula grants or block grants; states, territories and tribes make awards to sub-recipients to implement program objectives. Other federal grants, known as discretionary or project grants, may be awarded on a competitive basis directly to beneficiaries. Finally, federal assistance can include cooperative agreements or technical assistance. For general information on grant resources, see CRS Report RL34012, Resources for Grantseekers. Selected Federal Assistance Resources Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA; P.L. 113-128, as amended) is the primary federal law supporting workforce development and training. The Department of Labor (DOL) allots WIOA funding to states, which sub-allocate funding to local areas. According to DOL guidance, WIOA funding may be used for COVID-19 response activities, such as internet technology for distance learning or Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN11423 CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress

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