Re: YouthBuild - A Funding Opportunity from the US Dept. of Labor

[MICNGOs Marshall Islands Council of NGOs]

This is from an email sent by the RMI Head Grant writer to the "Big Three" - WUTMI, WAM and Y2YiH, as well as MICNGOs for forwarding to the entire NGO community.  For those I've copied, (not the originally noticed people).... please forgive the cross posting. 

Please attend the meeting in case in turns out the RMI is eligible under this funding stream.    

Alson Kelen, President, MICNGOs

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On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 9:54 AM, <nt...@ntamar.net> wrote:

Jim,

 I agree that working on this YouthBuild initiative is an important activity, and that it should be done. We had our staff meeting here at NTC yesterday, and we are proceeding in being part of the project/proposal development process. This is the mandate of the NTC. Even though we might not be eligible for this grant, at least we have a proposal we can vet to other sources of funds.

 This YouthBuild request for proposal is really under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), which was cashed out under Compact II into the SEG we now work under. But, since you are convince that we are eligible, then maybe a confirmation will be needed in this upcoming SEG Meeting or better the JEMFAC meeting on Wednesday. NTC is meeting with Ryan Edgar on Monday so we can bring it up at that time as well.

So, as said earlier, even if it becomes obvious that we are not eligible, we will still have a good project proposal that can be submitted to other fund sources.

 The RFP contents are within the NTC Strategic Plan 2007-2012 and within the NTC Skills Development Program which has evolved under its Plan. We have more information that can be used in the formulation of the project and the writing of the grant proposal.

I gather that 23 March is the scheduled meeting day, and 3 pm the time? The Eduction Minister has also offered her conference room. You have offered yours. Should there be incovenience, then NTC Conference Room will also be made available. However, it can only seat 12 people max.

 Thanks,

 Marie Maddison
 Director,
 National Training Council




Quoting Jim Hicklin <jkhi...@yahoo.com>:

Iakwe Aolep,
 
I would be happy to attend a meeting to discuss the YouthBuild funding opportunity at 3:00pm today or any other time that is found convenient for everyone.  The Grant Writing Office (Room 405 of the MIDB) is available as a venue, if needed.  Sorry about the slow response as I was ill at home yesterday.
 
As far as eligibility, the FO states:
 

Eligible entity.The term ?eligible entity? means a public or private nonprofit agency or organization (including a consortium of such agencies or organizations), including?

(1) A community-based organization;
(2) A faith-based organization;
(3) An entity carrying out activities under this Title, such as a local school board;
(4) A community action agency;
 (8) A State or local youth service or conservation corps; and
(9) Any other entity eligible to provide education or employment training under a Federal program (other than the program carried out under this part).
And, under the amended Compact, the RMI "shall continue to be eligible for competitive grants administered by the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Labor to the extent that such grants continue to be available to State and local governments in the United States."  So, there should not be any problems with eligibilty.
 
Thank you and best regards,
 
Jim
 
 
Jim Hicklin 
 
Head Grant Writer
Ministry of Finance - Republic of the Marshall Islands
Majuro, MH 96960
692-625-5968/692-456-0619

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From: "nt...@ntamar.net" <nt...@ntamar.net>
To: Jessica Ducey <jdu...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: YouthBuild - A Funding Opportunity from the US Dept. of Labor

If you are talking about tomorrow, then the members of the Scholarship Board will not be able to attend.  The members include the MOE Sec and CMI Prez.  But then, their reps can represent them.  Anderson can represent NTC.  Has anyone found out yet if RMI is eligible for this grant fund?  Kommool, Marie

Quoting Jessica Ducey <jdu...@gmail.com>:

Yokwe,

I think a Friday meeting would be great. How does the afternoon, say
around 3 PM, work for everyone?

Kommol tata,
Jessica

On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Hilda Heine <hilda...@gmail.com> wrote:

Jim,

Thanks for this.

The MOE would want to partner with other agencies to go after this
grant.  NTA could be the lead agency for this since they serve out of
schools and at risk youths, and provide GED and employment related
services. Partnerships with CMI, YTYIH, MOE and IA strongly recommended.

How about a meeting on Friday to discuss way forward for this grant?  I will
offer MOE office as possible meeting site. Other suggestions most welcome.
We don't have much time.

Hilda

On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Jim Hicklin <jkhi...@yahoo.com> wrote:

Iakwe Aolep,

Sorry, but I forgot to attach the full announcement of the funding
opportunity to the previous email.  Thank you for your patience.

Jim

Jim Hicklin

Head Grant Writer
Ministry of Finance - Republic of the Marshall Islands
Majuro, MH 96960
692-625-5968/692-456-0619

From: Jim Hicklin <jkhi...@yahoo.com>
To: Gary Ueno <rim...@hotmail.com>; Hilda Heine <hilda...@gmail.com>;
Tom Kijiner <tkij...@gmail.com>; carl hacker <cha...@cmi.edu>; brad mazon
<bma...@cmi.edu>; Daisy Momotaro <daisy_m...@yahoo.com>; Daisy Momotaro
<alik_m...@yahoo.com>; Smith Ysawa <sys...@gmail.com>; Melvin Dacillo
<archit...@yahoo.com>; Rey(naldo) Sunga <rvs...@yahoo.com>; "'Diane
Myazoe-deBrum'" <dcmy...@yahoo.com>; "'NTC Director'" <nt...@ntamar.net>;
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<sec...@ntamar.net>; Allison Nashion <moes...@ntamar.net>; Allison Nashion
<ajna...@gmail.com>; Alson J. Kelen <alson...@gmail.com>; Ben Chutaro
<ba...@ntamar.net>; brad mazon <bma...@cmi.edu>; carl hacker
<cha...@cmi.edu>; Casten Nemra <cne...@ntamar.net>; Casten Nemra
<cne...@hotmail.com>; Chamber Commerce <comm...@ntamar.net>; Charles
Domnick <dars...@ntamar.net>; Christopher Loeak <cjl...@gmail.com>; Diane
Myazoe <dcmy...@hotmail.com>; Dennis Momotaro <dennism...@yahoo.com>;
Dennis Momotaro <denni...@yahoo.com>; Dewey Guavis <dewey...@mail.com>;
diane myazoe <dmy...@cmi.edu>; Dr. Irene Faafaki <taaf...@usp.ac.fj>;
"ecb...@gmail.com" <ecb...@gmail.com>; "Eli derequito'"
<nono...@yahoo.com>; Evelyn Konou <eko...@hotmail.com>; Jr. Alfred Alfred
<fin...@ntamar.net>; Foster Heine <fjh...@yahoo.com>; Gary Ueno
<rim...@hotmail.com>; hiroshi yamamura <hyam...@hotmail.com>; Imang Chong
Gum <ima...@yahoo.com>; Jennifer Tseng <jennife...@gmail.com>; Jessica
Ducey <jdu...@gmail.com>; Kathy Hutton <ka...@wamprogram.org>; Mellisa
Andrew <asil...@yahoo.com>; MICNGOs Director <mic...@gmail.com>; Tom
Vance <t...@moanamarine.com>; Tony deBrum <tde...@gmail.com>; waan aelon in
majel <in...@wamprogram.org>; Wilbur Allen <wilbur...@gmail.com>;
Winefredo Mendez <ewme...@yahoo.com>; WUTMI <wut...@gmail.com>;
"shade...@yahoo.com" <shade...@yahoo.com>; "shade...@yahoo.com"
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 4:26 PM
Subject: YouthBuild - A Funding Opportunity from the US Dept. of Labor

Iakwe Aolep,

I am contacting all of you in regards to a promising funding opportunity
(FO) from the US Department of Labor.  The "YouthBuild" program awards
grants competitively to organizations to oversee the provision of education,
occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth
working in their communities.  More specifically, YouthBuild will fund a
private or public organization to provide mostly out-of-school youth ages
16-24 with academic classes designed to help them acquire a diploma, GED, or
industrial certification in an alternative setting while also receiving
training in carpentry.

Sounds good so far, right.  It gets better.  The students are taught
carpentry skills while building homes for low-income families or completing
significant renovations and they get a stipend for their training and work.
I see this FO as potentially providing many benefits:

   - Remedial education in an alternative setting leading to diploma, GED,
or certificate
   - Provision of real-job, construction training for unemployed youth
   - Provision of two years of income (stipends) for program participants
   - The possible opportunity for local construction contractor(s) to
provide construction skills training while
     collecting training fees
   - Provision of housing or improved housing for low-income families

The difficulty faced would be organizing ourselves to put a proposal
together by the May 8th deadline.  Who would spearhead and coordiate such an
effort?  A powerful, motivated individual or small group of individuals
would be needed to accomplish this task.   MOE is certainly responsible for
education, but is another ministry/agency here in the RMI responsible for
job creation and training?  And, if we submit a proposal and it is approved,
qualified and motivated personnel would be needed to run the program.

I have attached the FO for your information and review.  It is somewhat
long, 36 pages, but the requirements don't seem too restrictive or
daunting.  I would suggest any interested ministries, agencies, or
individuals express their interest and be willing to come together in a
meeting sometime soon to discuss how to proceed.  Any guidance, information,
and/or suggestions for the Grant Writing Office would also be appreciated.

Komool tata,

Jim


Jim Hicklin

Head Grant Writer
Ministry of Finance - Republic of the Marshall Islands
Majuro, MH 96960
692-625-5968/692-456-0619

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Jessica Ducey
Administrator
Youth to Youth in Health
PO Box 3149
Majuro, MH 96960
Republic of the Marshall Islands
Phone: +692 625 2223/3099