Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ETA 17 01
The Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Round VI is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), funded under Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The program makes about $5.7 million available nationwide to support state-level efforts to strengthen, expand, and better use workforce data systems. In practical terms, the grants are meant to help states build a clearer, more connected picture of how education and training programs relate to employment outcomes over time, using high-quality longitudinal administrative data.
The core purpose of WDQI is to fund eligible State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) in developing or improving a statewide workforce longitudinal administrative database and making that database more useful for program evaluation, reporting, and consumer-facing tools. States can propose projects that address all of the WDQI objectives or select a combination that fits their current capacity and needs. The eligible project activities include: building or enhancing the state workforce longitudinal database itself; linking workforce records with education data housed in the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS); improving data quality and expanding the breadth of data elements available in workforce systems; using linked longitudinal data to evaluate how federally and state-supported education and job training programs perform; creating user-friendly information products that help students, jobseekers, and other customers choose education and training programs that match their goals; and integrating performance reporting, fiscal systems, and/or case management systems with the longitudinal administrative database so data flows are more consistent and reliable.
Funding is structured around a small number of larger awards. ETA expects to make about 4 awards under this round, with an individual award ceiling of $2.7 million. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is Employment, Labor and Training (CFDA 17.261). While the listing indicates “Others” under eligible applicants, eligibility is specifically tied to SWAs, with additional clarification referenced in the announcement’s eligibility section. The overall emphasis is on building durable data infrastructure and governance that can support routine analysis, accountability, and public transparency around training and employment outcomes.
The performance period is 36 months, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2017. Applications were due May 4, 2017, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted April 4, 2017, under Funding Opportunity Number FOA-ETA-17-01, titled “Workforce Data Quality Initiative - WDQI Round VI.”Apply for FOA ETA 17 01
- The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Workforce Data Quality Initiative – WDQI Round VI" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.261.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 04, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 04, 2017 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 4, 2017. Applications must be received no later than 40000 p.m. Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Round VI - FAQs
What is the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Round VI?
WDQI Round VI is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). It is funded under Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and supports state-level efforts to strengthen, expand, and better use workforce data systems.
What is the main purpose of WDQI funding?
The core purpose is to help eligible State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) develop or improve a statewide workforce longitudinal administrative database and increase the usefulness of that database for program evaluation, reporting, and consumer-facing information tools. A major emphasis is creating a clearer, more connected view of how education and training programs relate to employment outcomes over time using high-quality longitudinal administrative data.
How much funding is available under WDQI Round VI?
Approximately $5.7 million is available nationwide under this round.
How many awards does ETA expect to make?
ETA expects to make about 4 awards under WDQI Round VI.
What is the maximum award amount for a single grant?
The individual award ceiling is $2.7 million.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is specifically tied to State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). The listing may display "Others" under eligible applicants, but the announcement clarifies eligibility in its eligibility section and ties it to SWAs.
What types of projects can states propose?
States can propose projects that address all WDQI objectives or select a combination of objectives that aligns with their current capacity and needs.
What are examples of eligible project activities?
Eligible activities include building or enhancing the statewide workforce longitudinal administrative database; linking workforce records with education data housed in the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS); improving data quality and expanding the breadth of data elements in workforce systems; using linked longitudinal data to evaluate the performance of federally and state-supported education and job training programs; creating user-friendly information products that help students and jobseekers choose education and training programs; and integrating performance reporting, fiscal systems, and/or case management systems with the longitudinal database to make data flows more consistent and reliable.
What does WDQI mean by a "statewide workforce longitudinal administrative database"?
Within this opportunity, it refers to a state-level administrative data system designed to track workforce-related records over time so that outcomes (such as employment) can be analyzed longitudinally and connected to education and training participation.
Does WDQI support linking workforce and education data?
Yes. One eligible activity is linking workforce records with education data housed in the Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) to enable stronger analyses of education and training pathways and employment outcomes.
Is improving data quality an eligible use of funds?
Yes. Improving data quality and expanding the breadth of data elements available in workforce systems is explicitly listed as an eligible project activity.
Can WDQI funds be used for program evaluation?
Yes. The opportunity specifically includes using linked longitudinal administrative data to evaluate how federally and state-supported education and job training programs perform.
Does WDQI support consumer-facing tools or public information products?
Yes. A listed objective is creating user-friendly information products that help students, jobseekers, and other customers choose education and training programs that match their goals.
Can projects include integrating other state systems with the longitudinal database?
Yes. Eligible activities include integrating performance reporting, fiscal systems, and/or case management systems with the longitudinal administrative database so data flows are more consistent and reliable.
What is the funding instrument for WDQI Round VI?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Employment, Labor and Training.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 17.261.
What is the performance period for awards?
The performance period is 36 months.
When was the anticipated start date for the grant?
The anticipated start date was July 1, 2017.
What was the application due date and time?
Applications were due May 4, 2017, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2017.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FOA-ETA-17-01.
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Workforce Data Quality Initiative - WDQI Round VI."
What is the overall emphasis of WDQI Round VI?
The overall emphasis is on building durable data infrastructure and governance that support routine analysis, accountability, and public transparency regarding training and employment outcomes.
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