Considerations for Implementation

Grant Application and Review Procedure

Designing a concise, clear, grant application is important to ensure SEO staff can efficiently review and evaluate each proposal.

• Examples of grant applications:
  • Maryland application
  • New York State applications:
    • Applications for businesses to enroll in the OTJ program
    • Application for funding for individual new hires

Grant Oversight and Administration

Finalizing a grant agreement with grantees is crucial to establishing the terms of the program. It sets clear expectations for how monies can be spent and the oversight requirements.

• General provisions for a (Maryland) grant agreement.

In some programs, businesses that hire trainees must develop a training plan to detail the specific skills, experiences, and certifications trainees will receive.

• See instructions for developing a (New York) training plan, and a sample agreement.