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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY SYSTEM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Washington D.C. 20210 CLASSIFICATION UI C ORRESPONDENCE SYMBOL OUI DUIO D ATE May 10 2020 RESCISSIONS None EXPIRATION DATE Continuing ADVISORY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM LETTER NO. 22-20 TO STATE WORKFORCE AGENCIES FROM JOHN PALLASCH Assistant Secretary SUBJECT Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act of 2020 Short-Time Compensation STC Program Grants. 1.Purpose. To encourage and assist states in applying for grant funds for STC programs and issue guidance on the process to apply for the grants provided for under Section 2110 of the CARES Act which supports the Secretary of Labor s Secretary s commitment to provide resources and assistance during re-opening of businesses and help employers and workers avert layoffs. 2.Action Requested. The U.S. Department of Labor s Department Employment and Training Administration ETA requests that State Workforce Agency Administrators provide information contained in this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter UIPL to appropriate staff. 3.Summary and Background. a.Summary On March 27 2020 the President signed into law the CARES Act which was designed to mitigate the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways. The CARES Act includes the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act set out in Title II Subtitle A. The UI-related provisions are summarized in UIPL No. 14-20 Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act of 2020 Summary of Key Unemployment Insurance UI Provisions and Guidance Regarding Temporary Emergency State Staffing Flexibility issued on April 2 2020. The STC- related provisions are summarized in UIPL No. 21-20 Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act of 2020 Short-Time Compensation STC Program Provisions and Guidance Regarding 100 Percent Federal Reimbursement of Certain State STC Payments issued on May 3 2020. Section 2110 provides up to 100 million for grants to states with STC programs in their laws that conform to the requirements of section 3306 v Federal Unemployment Tax Act FUTA 26 U.S.C. 3306 v . Grants are available for the implementation or 2 improved administration of an STC program and for the promotion of the program and enrollment of employers in an STC program. The Secretary may use up to 250 000 of the 100 million to provide outreach and to share best practices for STC programs. The deadline to apply for these grants is December 31 2023. This UIPL provides guidance and instructions regarding the process to apply for these grants and encourages eligible states to submit STC grant applications. Attachment I provides the language in Section 2110 Grants for Short-Time Compensation Programs. Attachment II contains an application checklist states can use while completing the STC grant application s . Attachment III provides the STC grant Quarterly Progress Report QPR . Attachment IV lists the Short-Time Compensation STC Grant amounts available by state. Finally Attachment V provides the instructions for Completing the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and SF-424A Budget Information for Non- Construction Programs . b. Background The STC program also known as worksharing or shared work is a lay-off aversion program in which an employer under a state-approved plan reduces the hours for a group of workers and these workers in turn receive a reduced unemployment benefit payment. In the context of re-opening businesses closed temporarily by a pandemic STC can also serve as a means of bringing most or all of a temporarily laid-off workforce back to the job even if social-distancing measures a decline in business or other factors prevent operating at full staffing levels full time. Specifically this benefit may be made available to individuals returning to work with reduced hours who worked for the employer prior to the temporary lay-off due to COVID-19. This program preserves employees jobs and employers trained workforces during a disruption to firms regular business activity by reducing hours of work for an entire group of affected employees rather than by laying off some employees while others continue to work full time. The STC benefit payment cushions the adverse effect of the reduction in business activity on employees and employers by maintaining the connection between employees and employers ensures that these workers will be available to resume prior employment when business demand increases and allows businesses to gradually ramp up operations and re-open. Federal requirements concerning the STC program are found in the definition of STC in section 3306 v FUTA 26 U.S.C. 3306 v . Employer participation in an STC program is voluntary. An employer must submit a written plan to the state unemployment compensation UC agency which is subject to the state s approval. The employer s plan must specify the percentage reduction in the workweek for affected employees and be consistent with employer obligations under applicable federal and state laws. Employers must maintain to the same extent as other employees not participating in the STC program health benefits and retirement benefits under Sections 414 i and j of the Internal Revenue Code IRC 26 U.S.C. 414 i and j for employees in the affected unit despite the reduced hours. An employee must be available for his or her workweek to meet the able and available for work requirements. 4. Eligibility for Grants. Section 2110 d of the CARES Act requires that STC grant funds be used for two distinct purposes 1 an eligible state may receive a grant to fund the 3 implementation or improved administration of an STC program and or 2 an eligible state that has submitted a plan for a grant for implementation or improved administration may also receive a grant to promote and enroll employers in its STC program. To qualify for an STC grant a state s UC law must be certified under Section 3304 FUTA 26 U.S.C. 3304 and under Section 303 Social Security Act SSA 42 U.S.C. 503 . In addition the state must meet the following two criteria 1 the state has an STC law that conforms to Section 3306 v FUTA and 2 the state STC program is not subject to discontinuation. To qualify for an STC grant to promote and enroll employers in its STC program the state must have submitted a plan for a grant for implementation or improved administration of its STC program. For a state that has a new STC law there is one additional criterion. The state STC program must be scheduled to take effect within 12 months of the date of the Secretary s certification to the U.S. Department of Treasury Treasury to permit a transfer of funds for the STC grant award. 5. Amount of Grants. The total amount available in grant funds is 99 750 000 100 000 000 less 250 000 which the Secretary may use to provide outreach and share best practices for STC programs. Each state s share of the STC grants is calculated as provided under Section 2110 b 1 of the CARES Act To be equal to the amount obtained by multiplying 100 000 000 less the amount used by the Secretary under subsection e by the same ratio as would apply under subsection a 2 B of section 903 of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 1103 for purposes of determining such State s share of any excess amount as described in subsection a 1 of such section that would have been subject to transfer to State accounts as of October 1 2019 under the provisions of subsection a of such section. This means each state s share is based on its proportionate share of FUTA taxable wages multiplied by the 99 750 000. See Attachment IV . As noted above states may apply for one or two STC grants. Of the total amount available to each state the following conditions apply One-third of the total STC grant funds available to the state are for implementation or improved administration of the STC program and Two-thirds of the total STC grant funds available to the state are for promotion of the STC program and enrollment of employers in the program. Note If a state applies for both of these grants the state must track and account for each grant separately as described in Section 7 of this UIPL. 6. Use of Grant Funds. Section 2110 d of the CARES Act requires that STC grant funds be used for the implementation or improved administration of state STC programs and for 4 promotion and enrollment efforts associated with such programs. Funds awarded under these grants may be used for activities such as The creation and support of Rapid Response teams to advise employers about alternatives to layoffs including STC The provision of education or assistance to employers to enable them to assess the feasibility of participating in STC programs and The development or enhancement of systems to automate submission and approval of plans and to automate the filing and approval of new and ongoing STC claims. In developing an STC grant application the Department strongly encourages state UI agencies to collaborate with Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act WIOA Rapid Response teams because they share states goal of layoff aversion and there may be an opportunity to leverage resources. Funds may only be used to support those specific activities that were proposed in the approved STC grant application. If a state wants to expand or modify the approved STC grant activities the state must submit a request for modification to the ETA National Office with a copy to the appropriate ETA Regional Office. 7. Reporting. Section 303 a 6 of the SSA requires states as a condition for receiving administrative grants to provide reports to the Secretary. In addition Section 2110 h of the CARES Act allows the Secretary to establish reporting requirements for states receiving an STC grant in order to provide oversight of grant funds. As a condition of receiving an STC grant the state must adhere to the reporting requirements as described in this section. A state that receives STC grant s must submit an STC grant Quarterly Progress Report QPR Attachment III for each grant. The purpose of the STC grant QPR is to track STC grant activities and ensure that the state achieves the goals set forth in the STC grant application. The STC Grant QPR has five sections for the state to document quarterly STC grant activities i implementation and or improved administration ii promotion and enrollment iii outcomes i.e. number of averted layoffs number of reduced hours UI payments by sector firm size etc. iv success stories and v technical assistance needed. ETA will monitor the state s quarterly progress using the STC Grant QPR and will match it against the timeline for achieving goals submitted in the STC grant application. The report is due 45 days after the end of each quarter i.e. November 14 February 14 May 15 and August 14 . If a state fails to submit the STC Grant QPR and or is not meeting the timeline for achieving goals established for STC grant implementation as approved in the application the STC grant may be subject to recoupment as described in Section 9 of this UIPL. For a state with approved STC grant applications subaccounts will be established in its Unemployment Trust Fund UTF account for each grant type which must be used only for the purpose s outlined in the approved grant application. After the Department provides certification of the approved grant s and the amount of the grant s to Treasury then 5 Treasury will transfer the appropriate amount s to the subaccounts. ETA will advise the state of the total STC grant award s and the amount s awarded along with the purpose of the grant s through an award letter. After the award s the following reports will be required for all STC transactions involving the UTF subaccounts 1. ETA 8403 Summary of Financial Transaction Title IX Funds OMB No. 1205- 0154 and 2. ETA 2112 UI Financial Transaction Summary OMB No. 1205-0154 on lines 15 Title IX or Special Legislation and 44 Title IX or Special Legislation . The transactions should be identified by amount and program type as appropriate in the comments section. 8. Grant Application. The STC grant application must be consistent with Section 2110 of the CARES Act and requirements outlined in this guidance. States must perform STC program duties and functions in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Uniform Guidance at 2 C.F.R. Part 200 and 2 C.F.R. 2900 applicable to all grants and cooperative agreements. Additionally the Department s administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements at 29 C.F.R. Parts 31 32 38 and 98 apply to grant funds provided for these activities . The FY 2020 grant terms and conditions are available at https www.dol.gov sites dolgov files ETA grants pdfs 2020 Terms Template.pdf Section 2l10 a 3 A of the CARES Act directs the Secretary to develop eligibility criteria for these grants this guidance sets forth these criteria. In addition section 2l10 c 1 of the CARES Act directs the Secretary to develop the manner of the application for these grants and the Department provides an STC application checklist in Attachment II to help states develop their applications and encourages states to use the checklist to ensure their STC grant applications are complete when they submit them to the Department. STC grant applications must be complete and submitted by December 31 2023. To be complete applications must be submitted with a cover letter signed and dated by the state administrator and include the name telephone number and e-mail address of the state STC program contact. The following details should be included with the application a. A copy of the state STC law along with an explanation of how the law conforms to Section 3306 v FUTA b. If the state is applying for a grant to implement or improve administration of the state STC program the state must submit a narrative description of the funding request and a detailed project plan. This project plan must include a quarterly timeline for all of the implementation improvement activities for the STC program including i. A description of any planned infrastructure implementation or 6 improvements e.g. information technology system s or operational upgrades that the state has identified to automate or improve the submission and approval of STC employer plans and initial and continued STC claims and ii. A description of any plans to hire and train STC staff for STC program implementation. c. I f the state is applying for a grant to promote the STC program and enroll employers in it the state must submit a narrative description of the funding request and a detailed project plan. This project plan must include a quarterly timeline for promotion and enrollment activities for the STC program as well as i. A description of any plans to create or improve support of Rapid Response teams to advise employers about alternatives to layoffs ii. A description of education or assistance that will be provided to employers to enable them to participate in the STC program and iii. A description of STC program outreach tools and efforts to be funded through the grant. d. A description of the state s quarterly and cumulative goals i.e. interim milestones and timelines for all grant activities and desired outcomes for the STC program which may include but are not limited to 1. Outreach efforts and partnerships established to increase employer STC program usage e.g. Labor Organizations Rapid Response teams and workforce system Business Services Representatives 2. Number of STC employer plans established and 3. Number of anticipated layoffs averted. e. A description or copy of the written agreements or Memoranda of Understanding MOU between the UI agency and appropriate workforce system partners such as WIOA Rapid Response Workforce System Business Service Representatives and State Local Workforce Investment Area s to develop a coordinated plan to avert layoffs f. A description of how the state will sustain the activities that were funded by the STC grant s . This may include leveraging WIOA Rapid Response grant funds to support promotion and enrollment activities or better coordination of WIOA Business Services teams Rapid Response teams and other state agencies with business engagement and outreach efforts. g. Th e following assurances i. That the state will expend the awarded funds in accordance with the requirements of the STC grant s ii. That the state will submit required reports on STC activities iii. That the state will recover any STC overpayments in accordance with the 7 state UC law and iv. That the state will develop processes for auditing and monitoring STC employers adherence to the state-approved STC employer plan and STC payments. A STC grant application must address all the requirements outlined above and be submitted on or before December 31 2023. Attachment II includes an application checklist to help the state with development of its application. Section 2110 c 2 of the CARES Act requires the Secretary to notify the state of whether the requirements for a grant have been met within 30 days from the date a complete application is received. The 30-day period begins on the day following actual receipt of a complete application. States should submit completed grant application s by electronic submission to the National Office at STC Applications dol.gov with a copy to the appropriate ETA Regional Office. 9. Recoupment of STC Grants. Section 2110 f of the CARES Act requires the Secretary to establish a process under which the Secretary will recoup the STC grant funds if during the five-year period beginning on the first date that the grant is awarded the state either terminates the state s STC program or fails to meet the requirements of the STC program. The Secretary s determination to recoup a grant will be based on the State s law and its implementation of the law including reviews of state legislation to ensure the state is maintaining a program meeting the requirements of section 3306 v of FUTA. The Department will follow Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR 2900 in recouping any grant funds if necessary. 10. Technical Assistance. The Department developed its STC website to provide the states with resources and tools. The STC website is located at https stc.workforcegps.org . The following is a short list of the material on the website STC Guidance and Model Legislation Resources for Developing a State Program Business Outreach Templates and Materials STC Summit Presentations and information provided at the Summit and Resource library containing sample STC state documents and links to other resources. Section 2110 e of the CARES Act authorizes the Secretary to use 0.25 percent of funds available under subsection g to provide for outreach and to share best practices with respect to short-time compensation programs. The Department will develop a webinar to provide states with examples of successful practices involving STC program implementation and outreach tools developed as a result of these STC grants and will post information on the UI Community of Practice web site. Additional resources and tools will also be added to the STC website as appropriate. 8 11. Inquiries. States should direct inquiries to STC Applications dol.gov and copy the appropriate ETA Regional Office. 12. References. Sections 2108-2111 of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act Pub. L. 116-136 including Title II Subtitle A Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus Act Sections 3304 a 5 and 3306 v of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act FUTA Section 303 a 6 of the Social Security Act SSA 20 CFR Part 665 subpart C Rapid Response Activities 2 CFR Parts 200 and 2900 29 CFR Parts 31 32 38 and 98 UIPL No. 21-20 Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act of 2020 Short-Time Compensation STC Program Provisions and Guidance Regarding 100 Percent Federal Reimbursement of Certain State STC Payments issued on May 3 2020 https wdr.doleta.gov directives corr doc.cfm DOCN 9622. UIPL No. 14-20 Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act of 2020 Summary of Key Unemployment Insurance UI Provisions and Guidance Regarding Temporary Emergency State Staffing Flexibility issued on April 2 2020 https wdr.doleta.gov directives corr doc.cfm DOCN 3390. UIPL No. 12-01 Change l Outsourcing of Unemployment Compensation Administrative Functions-Claims Taking issued on November 26 2007 https wdr.doleta.gov directives corr doc.cfm DOCN 2558 and Training and Employment Guidance Letter TEGL No. 12-09 Joint Guidance for Stales Seeking to Implement Subsidized Work-Based Training Programs for Unemployed Workers issued January 29. 2010 https wdr.doleta.gov directives corr doc.cfm DOCN 2712. 13. Attachment s . Attachment I Section 2110 of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act Attachment II - Short-Time Compensation STC Application Checklist Attachment III - Short-Time Compensation STC Grant Quarterly Progress Report QPR Attachment IV- Short-Time Compensation STC Grants Amounts Attachment V- Instructions for Completing the SF-424 and SF-424A I-1 Attachment I to UIPL No. 22-20 Statutory Language of Section 2110 of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act of 2020 SEC. 2110. GRANTS FOR SHORT-TIME COMPENSATION PROGRAMS. a GRANTS. 1 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OR IMPROVED ADMINISTRATION. The Secretary shall award grants to States that enact short-time compensation programs as defined in subsection i 2 for the purpose of implementation or improved administration of such programs. 2 FOR PROMOTION AND ENROLLMENT. The Secretary shall award grants to States that are eligible and submit plans for a grant under paragraph 1 for such States to promote and enroll employers in short-time compensation programs as so defined . 3 ELIGIBILITY. A IN GENERAL. The Secretary shall determine eligibility criteria for the grants under paragraphs 1 and 2 . B CLARIFICATION. A State administering a short-time compensation program that does not meet the definition of a short-time compensation program under section 3306 v of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and a State with an agreement under section 2109 shall not be eligible to receive a grant under this section until such time as the State law of the State provides for payments under a short-time compensation program that meet such definition and such law. b AMOUNT OF GRANTS. 1 IN GENERAL. The maximum amount available for making grants to a State under paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be equal to the amount obtained by multiplying 100 000 000 less the amount used by the Secretary under subsection e by the same ratio as would apply under subsection a 2 B of section 903 of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C.1103 for purposes of determining such State s share of any excess amount as described in subsection a 1 of such section that would have been subject to transfer to State accounts as of October 1 2019 under the provisions of subsection a of such section. 2 AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR DIFFERENT GRANTS. Of the maximum incentive payment determined under paragraph 1 with respect to a State A one-third shall be available for a grant under subsection a 1 and B two-thirds shall be available for a grant under subsection a 2 . c GRANT APPLICATION AND DISBURSAL. 1 APPLICATION. Any State seeking a grant under paragraph 1 or 2 of subsection a shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time in such manner and complete with such information as the Secretary may require. In no case may the Secretary award a grant under this section with respect to an application that is submitted after December 31 2023. I-2 2 NOTICE. The Secretary shall within 30 days after receiving a complete application notify the State agency of the State of the Secretary s findings with respect to the requirements for a grant under paragraph 1 or 2 or both of subsection a . 3 CERTIFICATION. If the Secretary finds that the State law provisions meet the requirements for a grant under subsection a the Secretary shall thereupon make a certification to that effect to the Secretary of the Treasury together with a certification as to the amount of the grant payment to be transferred to the State account in the Unemployment Trust Fund as established in section 904 a of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 1104 a pursuant to that finding. The Secretary of the Treasury shall make the appropriate transfer to the State account within 7 days after receiving such certification. 4 REQUIREMENT. No certification of compliance with the requirements for a grant under paragraph 1 or 2 of subsection a may be made with respect to any State whose A State law is not otherwise eligible for certification under section 303 of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 503 or approvable under section 3304 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or B short-time compensation program is subject to discontinuation or is not scheduled to take effect within 12 months of the certification. d USE OF FUNDS. The amount of any grant awarded under this section shall be used for the implementation of short-time compensation programs and the overall administration of such programs and the promotion and enrollment efforts associated with such programs such as through 1 the creation or support of rapid response teams to advise employers about alternatives to layoffs 2 the provision of education or assistance to employers to enable them to assess the feasibility of participating in short-time compensation programs and 3 the development or enhancement of systems to automate A the submission and approval of plans and B the filing and approval of new and ongoing short-time compensation claims. e ADMINISTRATION. The Secretary is authorized to use 0.25 percent of the funds available under subsection g to provide for outreach and to share best practices with respect to this section and short-time compensation programs. f RECOUPMENT. The Secretary shall establish a process under which the Secretary shall recoup the amount of any grant awarded under paragraph 1 or 2 of subsection a if the Secretary determines that during the 5-year period beginning on the first date that any such grant is awarded to the State the State 1 terminated the State s short-time compensation program or 2 failed to meet appropriate requirements with respect to such program as established by the Secretary . g FUNDING. There are appropriated out of moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated to the Secretary 100 000 000 to carry out this section to remain available without fiscal year limitation. I-3 h REPORTING. The Secretary may establish reporting requirements for States receiving a grant under this section in order to provide oversight of grant funds. i DEFINITIONS. In this section 1 SECRETARY. The term Secretary means the Secretary of Labor. 2 SHORT-TIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM. The term short-time compensation program has the meaning given such term in section 3306 v of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 3 STATE STATE AGENCY STATE LAW. The terms State State agency and State law have the meanings given those terms in section 205 of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 26 U.S.C. 3304 note . II-1 Attachment II to UIPL No. 22-20 SHORT-TIMECOMPENSATION STC APPLICATION CHECKLIST This checklist will help states complete applications for an STC grant under Section 2110 of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act to the Secretary of Labor. The use of this checklist is not mandatory but its use is recommended to ensure completeness of the state s application. Check List Item Y N NA Remarks Cover letter signed and dated by the state administrator Name telephone number e-mail address of state STC program contact a. Copy of the state STC law along with an explanation of how the law conforms to Section 3306 v Federal Unemployment Tax Act. b. If the state is applying for a grant to implement or improve administration of the state STC program the state must submit a narrative description of the funding request and a detailed project plan. This project plan must include i. A quarterly timeline for all of the implementation improvement activities for the STC program including ii. A description of any infrastructure implementation or improvements e.g. information technology system s or operational upgrades that the state has identified to automate or to improve the submission and approval of STC employer plans and initial and continued STC claims and iii. A description of any plans to hire and train STC staff for STC program implementation. c. If the state is applying for a grant to promote and enroll employers in the STC program the state must submit a narrative description of the funding request and a detailed project plan. This project plan must include a quarterly timeline for promotion and enrollment activities for the STC program as well as i. A description of any plans to create or improve support of Rapid Response teams to advise employers about alternatives to layoffs ii. A description of education or assistance II-2 that will be provided to employers to enable them to participate in the STC program and iii. A description of STC program outreach tools and efforts to be funded through the grant. d. Description of the state s quarterly and cumulative goals i.e. interim milestones necessary to meet the timelines for all grant activities and desired outcomes for the STC program which may include but are not limited to i. Outreach efforts and partnerships established to increase employer STC program awareness e.g. Labor Organizations Rapid Response teams and workforce system Business Services Representatives ii. Increased awareness by employers educated or contacted about the STC program iii. Improved skills and knowledge on the part of UI and workforce system staff trained about STC program activities iv. Number of STC employer plans established and v. Number of anticipated layoffs averted. e. Description or copy of the written agreements or Memoranda of Understanding MOU between the UI agency and appropriate workforce system partners such as WIOA Rapid Response Workforce System Business Service Representatives and State Local Workforce Investment Area s to develop a coordinated plan to avert layoffs f. Description of how the state will sustain the activities that were funded by the STC grant s activities. This may include leveraging WIOA Rapid Response grant funds to support promotion and enrollment activities to encourage employers to participate in the STC program. g. Provide the following assurances i. An assurance that the state will expend the awarded funds in accordance with the requirements of the STC grant s II-2 ii. An assurance that the state will submit required reports on STC activities iii. An assurance that the state will recover any STC overpayments in accordance with the state UC law and iv. An assurance that the state will develop processes for auditing and monitoring STC employers adherence to the state- approved STC employer plan and STC payments. III-1 Attachment III to UIPL No. 22-20 Short-Time Compensation STC Grant Quarterly Progress Report QPR State Project Name Project Director Grant No Quarter Ending Purpose To track STC grant activities and ensure that the state achieves the desired goals set forth in the STC grant application. Report Due Dates This report is due 45 days after the end of each quarter i.e. on November 14 February 14 May 15 and August 14 . Section I. Implementation or Improved Administration Activities. Include a narrative description of the implementation or administrative activities that occurred this quarter. If the state s quarterly goal is not achieved then explain. Consider including the following as applicable Progress toward implementing and improving STC procedures and systems Progress in developing and enhancing systems to automate the STC program and STC program administrative activities e.g. staff hired and or staff training . Section II. Promotion and Enrollment Activities. Include a narrative description of the promotion and enrollment activities that occurred this quarter. If the state s quarterly goal is not achieved then explain. Consider including the following as applicable Progress in the state s promotion and enrollment activities Creation and support of Rapid Response teams and or other partnerships established to advise employers about the STC program Education and assistance to employers about the STC program Development of outreach materials and messaging tools and Promotional activities e.g. meetings attended media mailings . Section III. Outcomes. Include a narrative description of the outcomes that occurred this quarter. If the states quarterly goal is not achieved then explain. Section IV. Success Stories. Include any STC program success stories and achievements that occurred this quarter. Consider providing Employer or claimant success stories Outreach promotion enrollment success stories and Technology administrative operational improvement success stories. Section V. Technical Assistance Needs. Describe any STC program or grant-related technical assistance needs. IV-1 Attachment IV to UIPL No. 22-20 Grants for STC Programs Amounts STATE Short Time Compensation Distribution 33 share 66 share Alaska 208 491 69 497 138 994 Alabama 1 269 971 423 324 846 647 Arkansas 799 283 266 428 532 855 Arizona 1 909 689 636 563 1 273 126 California 11 767 738 3 922 579 7 845 159 Colorado 2 017 781 672 594 1 345 187 Connecticut 1 187 842 395 947 791 895 Dist. of Columbia 431 513 143 838 287 675 Delaware 305 339 101 780 203 559 Florida 5 928 629 1 976 210 3 952 419 Georgia 3 188 424 1 062 808 2 125 616 Hawaii 392 949 130 983 261 966 Iowa 1 002 882 334 294 668 588 Idaho 437 884 145 961 291 923 Illinois 4 187 442 1 395 814 2 791 628 Indiana 2 048 726 682 909 1 365 817 Kansas 950 722 316 907 633 815 Kentucky 1 253 728 417 909 835 819 Louisiana 1 267 698 422 566 845 132 Massachusetts 2 569 031 856 344 1 712 687 Maryland 1 674 218 558 073 1 116 145 Maine 382 579 127 526 255 053 Michigan 2 903 672 967 891 1 935 781 Minnesota 1 957 780 652 593 1 305 187 Missouri 1 834 214 611 405 1 222 809 Mississippi 712 491 237 497 474 994 Montana 267 224 89 075 178 149 North Carolina 3 029 549 1 009 850 2 019 699 North Dakota 240 498 80 166 160 332 Nebraska 605 746 201 915 403 831 New Hampshire 446 137 148 712 297 425 New Jersey 2 943 318 981 106 1 962 212 New Mexico 525 031 175 010 350 021 Nevada 1 065 774 355 258 710 516 New York 6 458 984 2 152 995 4 305 989 Ohio 3 503 807 1 167 936 2 335 871 Oklahoma 1 093 621 364 540 729 081 Oregon 1 264 460 421 487 842 973 Pennsylvania 3 776 990 1 258 997 2 517 993 Puerto Rico 438 654 146 218 292 436 Rhode Island 326 879 108 960 217 919 South Carolina 1 430 226 476 742 953 484 South Dakota 253 017 84 339 168 678 Tennessee 1 961 269 653 756 1 307 513 Texas 8 806 708 2 935 569 5 871 139 Utah 978 540 326 180 652 360 Virginia 2 674 255 891 418 1 782 837 Virgin Islands 17 437 5 812 11 625 Vermont 183 292 61 097 122 195 Washington 2 366 077 788 692 1 577 385 Wisconsin 1 886 749 628 916 1 257 833 West Virginia 438 005 146 002 292 003 Wyoming 177 037 59 012 118 025 US Total 99 750 000 33 250 000 66 500 000 V-1 Attachment V to UIPL No. 22-20 Instructions Completing the SF-424 and SF-424A I. Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Use the current version of the form for submission. Expired forms will not be accepted. SF-424 Expiration Date 12 31 2022 Office of Management and Budget OMB Control No. 4040-0004 Grants.gov . http www.grants.gov web grants forms sf-424- family.html Section 8 APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name The legal name must match the name submitted with the System for Award Management SAM . Please refer to instructions at https www.sam.gov Employer Tax Identification Number EIN TIN Input your correct 9-digit EIN and ensure that it is recorded within SAM Organizational DUNS All applicants for Federal grant and funding opportunities are required to have a 9-digit Data Universal Numbering System D-U-N-S number and must supply their D-U-N-S number on the SF-424. Please ensure that your state is registered with the SAM. Instructions for registering with SAM can be found at https www.sam.gov . Additionally the state must maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application under consideration. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration there is a requirement to review and update the registration at least every 12 months from the date of initial registration or subsequently update the information in the SAM database to ensure it is current accurate and complete. Failure to register with SAM and maintain an active account will result in a rejection of your submission. Address Input your complete address including Zip code 4 Example 20110-831. For lookup use link at https tools.usps.com go ZipLookupAction input.action Organizational Unit Input appropriate Department Name and Division Name if applicable Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application. Provide complete and accurate contact information including telephone number and email address for the point of contact Section 9 Type of Applicant 1 Select Applicant Type Input State Government Section 10 Name of the Federal Agency Input Employment and Training Administration Section 11 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number Input 17.225 CFDA Title Input Unemployment Insurance V-2 Section 12 Funding Opportunity Number and Title Input UIPL No. 22-20 Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security CARES Act of 2020 Guidance Regarding Short-Time Compensation STC Program Grants. Section 13 Competition Identification Number Leave Blank Section 14 Areas Affected by Project Input the place of performance for the project implementation Example NY for New York Section 15 Descriptive Title of Applicant s Project Input Short-Time Compensation STC Program Grants Section 16 Congressional Districts of Applicant Input the Congressional District of your home office. For lookup use link at www.house.gov with Zip code 4 Program Project Input the Congressional District where the project work is performed. If it is the same place as your home office input the congressional district for your home office. For lookup use link at www.house.gov with Zipcode 4 Section 17 Proposed Project Start Date Input a valid start date for the project earliest start date will be thirty days after the Department receives a complete application End Date Input a valid end date for the project Section 18 Estimated Funding Input the estimated funding requested. Ensure that the funding requested matches the TOTALS in Section B Budget Categories of the SF424A Section s 19 20 Complete as per instructions for Form SF-424 Section 21 Authorized Representative Please select the I AGREE check box and provide complete information for your authorized signatory including contact information such as telephone number and email address. If your Authorized Representative has changed from your previous application submission for this program please include a letter from a higher-level leadership authorizing the new signatory for the application submission Remember to get the SF-424 signed and dated by the Authorized representative II. Budget Information -Non-Construction Programs SF-424A Use the current version of the form for the submission. Expired forms will not be accepted. SF 424A Expiration Date 02 28 2022 OMB Control No. 4040-0006 https apply07.grants.gov apply forms readonly SF424A-V1.0.pdf V-2 Section B Budget Categories Ensure that TOTALS in Section 6 Object Class Categories matches the Estimated Funding requested in the SF-424.