Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA) Programs

Focus Areas

Eligibility

• An eligible applicant must be a Direct Entry pre-apprenticeship program that is recognized by NYSDOL. Direct Entry programs must have an agreement with at least one (1) sponsor of a NYS RA program as indicated on NYSDOL?s website here: https://dol.ny.gov/direct-entry. Additional requirements for grant Applicants include: ? Applicant is a duly incorporated for-profit or not-for-profit (NFP) organization, that is eligible to do business in NYS ? Must be legal entities able to fulfill all requirements associated with state and federal grant obligations ? Have two (2) or more full-time employees or the equivalent of two (2) full-time employees throughout the duration of the contract. Principals of corporations and owners of businesses such as sole proprietors or partners, are not considered to be employees for this eligibility requirement. An Applicant is not eligible to apply if it has no employees or if the workers are independent contractors, subcontractors or contract employees. However, if an Applicant leases its employees for payroll and tax reporting purposes, and has authority over the hiring, firing and scheduling of workers, it is eligible for funding consideration ? Must be headquartered in NYS or have at least one (1) site located in NYS at the time of application ? Must be in good standing with regard to the laws, rules, and regulations for: Unemployment Insurance (UI), Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), Public Work, Labor Standards, Safety and Health, NYS Department of State Division of Corporations, Workers Compensation Insurance, and Disability Insurance ? If the Applicant is an NFP organization, it must be pre-qualified in the Statewide Financial System (formerly Grants Gateway as described in Section II.E of the RFA.

How to Apply