1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i 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 fede
2、ral 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 gov
3、ernments, 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
4、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
