Opportunity Information: Apply for ETA TEGL 15 18
The Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants opportunity is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) discretionary grant designed to expand the use of fidelity bonds as a practical tool to help people with criminal records, including individuals in recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders, move into stable, family-sustaining employment. The core idea is to reduce a common employer concern: the perceived financial risk of hiring someone with a conviction history. Fidelity bonds function like an insurance guarantee to the employer, covering certain losses tied to employee dishonesty (for example, theft) and making it easier for employers to take a chance on qualified applicants who might otherwise be screened out.
This grant builds on the existing Federal Bonding Program (FBP), which is authorized under Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). While the FBP has been in place for years, the Department notes that it has remained relatively small, serving an estimated 934 ex-offenders annually. The demonstration grants are meant to scale up bonding activity by giving states dedicated funds to purchase fidelity bonds over a four-year period, thereby increasing the volume of bonds issued and strengthening a statewide capacity to connect justice-involved jobseekers to employers willing to hire them.
Eligibility and implementation are structured around state leadership. State Workforce Agencies apply on behalf of their states and are expected to operate the grant in the same general way they run their current Federal Bonding Program activities. States that do not already operate an FBP must name a staff person to serve as the state bonding coordinator, ensuring there is clear accountability for administering the bonding process. The bonding coordinator can certify bonds directly or delegate certification authority to other staff, which is intended to make bond issuance easier to scale and more accessible through partner offices and frontline workforce staff.
On the purchasing side, the grant gives states flexibility while requiring compliance with state rules. States may use their own procurement policies to select an insurance provider to supply fidelity bonds, or they may continue to obtain bonds through the DOL Federal Bonding Program contractor, as long as they follow applicable state contracting procedures. In practice, this means the grant is focused less on inventing a new program model and more on expanding capacity and usage through funding, administration, and operational scaling within the existing workforce system.
From the funding details provided, this opportunity was listed under Funding Opportunity Title "Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants" with Funding Opportunity Number "ETA TEGL 15 18" and CFDA number 17.270 (Employment, Labor and Training). It anticipated up to 57 awards with an award ceiling of $100,000. The solicitation was created March 26, 2019, with an original application closing date of May 1, 2019, due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. Overall, the program is positioned as a targeted, employer-facing risk-reduction strategy that supports broader reentry and recovery employment goals by making it easier for states to offer bonding at greater scale and normalize its use among employers.Apply for ETA TEGL 15 18
- The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.270.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 26, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 01, 2019 The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is May 1, 2019. Applications must be received no later than 115959PM Eastern Time (ET).. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 57 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants (DOL/ETA) - FAQs
What is the Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants opportunity?
Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants is a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) discretionary grant intended to expand the use of fidelity bonds as a tool to help people with criminal records, including individuals in recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders, move into stable, family-sustaining employment.
What problem is this grant trying to solve?
The grant is designed to reduce a common employer concern when considering applicants with conviction histories: the perceived financial risk of hiring someone who may be seen as higher risk. By making fidelity bonds more available and more widely used, the program aims to remove (or reduce) that barrier to hiring.
What is a fidelity bond in this context?
A fidelity bond functions like an insurance guarantee to an employer. It covers certain losses tied to employee dishonesty (for example, theft). The intent is to make it easier for employers to hire qualified jobseekers who might otherwise be screened out due to a criminal record.
Who is the grant meant to help?
The grant is focused on helping people with criminal records, including justice-involved individuals and people in recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders, by increasing access to bonding that can reassure employers and support hiring into stable employment.
How does this grant relate to the Federal Bonding Program (FBP)?
This opportunity builds on the existing Federal Bonding Program (FBP), which is authorized under Section 169 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Rather than replacing the FBP, the demonstration grants are meant to scale up bonding activity by providing states with dedicated funds to purchase fidelity bonds over a four-year period.
Why is DOL/ETA funding a demonstration grant if the Federal Bonding Program already exists?
According to the information provided, the Federal Bonding Program has remained relatively small, serving an estimated 934 ex-offenders annually. The demonstration grants are meant to increase the volume of bonds issued and strengthen statewide capacity to connect justice-involved jobseekers with employers willing to hire them.
Who can apply for these grants?
State Workforce Agencies apply on behalf of their states. The opportunity is structured around state leadership and statewide implementation.
How are states expected to run the grant?
States are expected to operate the grant in the same general way they run their current Federal Bonding Program activities, focusing on scaling and expanding bonding availability and usage within the existing workforce system.
What if a state does not already operate a Federal Bonding Program?
States that do not already operate an FBP must name a staff person to serve as the state bonding coordinator. This role is intended to ensure clear accountability for administering the bonding process.
What does the state bonding coordinator do?
The bonding coordinator can certify bonds directly or delegate certification authority to other staff. This delegation is intended to make issuance easier to scale and more accessible through partner offices and frontline workforce staff.
How can states obtain or purchase fidelity bonds under this grant?
The grant allows states flexibility while requiring compliance with state rules. States may use their own procurement policies to select an insurance provider to supply fidelity bonds, or they may continue to obtain bonds through the DOL Federal Bonding Program contractor, as long as applicable state contracting procedures are followed.
Does the grant require states to use a specific insurance provider?
No specific provider is required in the information provided. States may choose an insurance provider using their own procurement policies, or they may use the DOL Federal Bonding Program contractor, subject to applicable state contracting requirements.
What is the primary strategy or approach of the program?
The program is positioned as an employer-facing, risk-reduction strategy. The emphasis is less on inventing a new program model and more on expanding capacity and usage through funding, administration, and operational scaling in the workforce system.
How long is the funding intended to support bonding purchases?
The demonstration grants are intended to provide states dedicated funds to purchase fidelity bonds over a four-year period.
What is the Funding Opportunity Title?
The Funding Opportunity Title listed is "Fidelity Bonding Demonstration Grants."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is "ETA TEGL 15 18."
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 17.270 (Employment, Labor and Training).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to 57 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $100,000.
When was the solicitation created?
The solicitation was created on March 26, 2019.
What was the application closing date and time?
The original application closing date was May 1, 2019, due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
What types of losses do fidelity bonds cover, based on the description?
Based on the information provided, fidelity bonds cover certain losses tied to employee dishonesty, such as theft.
What is the intended outcome for employers?
The intended outcome is to reduce employer concerns about financial risk and to encourage employers to hire qualified candidates with conviction histories by providing an insurance-like guarantee.
What is the intended outcome for jobseekers?
The intended outcome is increased access to stable, family-sustaining employment for people with criminal records, including individuals in recovery from opioid and other substance use disorders, by reducing a common hiring barrier.
Is this grant focused on building a new program from scratch?
No. The information provided indicates the grant is focused less on creating a new model and more on expanding capacity and usage through funding and operational scaling within the existing workforce system and the established Federal Bonding Program framework.
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