RESTART New Grantee Orientation Day 2, Session 2: REO/Discretionary Grants vs. Formula Grants

Lorilei Sanders, Workforce Development Manager, Alabama Department of Workforce

Lauren Collier, PROWD Project Director, Alabama Department of Workforce

Hector Arroyo, Targeted Services Division Administrator, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Jefferey Cassidy, Reentry Programs Specialist, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Suzanne Pouliot, Workforce Development Specialist, Federal Project Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

Marium Baker, Workforce Development Specialist, Federal Project Officer, U.S. Department of Labor

Panelists will discuss the key differences between operating a discretionary grant, a cooperative agreement, and traditional WIOA formula funds, drawing on real fiscal and programmatic experience with each. Attendees will hear dos and don'ts, effective strategies, and common challenges from organizations that have navigated multiple funding types. The content is tailored for RESTART grantees at every stage of experience, whether new to REO or DOL discretionary grants or previously funded through a REO FOA grant, a cooperative agreement, or formula funding. The goal is to help grantees anticipate what's ahead and apply proven practices as they begin their RESTART awards.

This session is part of the Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) New Grantee Orientation. This series will be presented in 9 parts. You must register separately for each webinar. Access the event pages from the RESTART New Grantee Orientation series page.

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