Title 20, Part 684 — Indian and Native American Programs Under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

What is the purpose of the programs established to serve Indians and Native Americans under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act?

How must Indian and Native American programs be administered?

What obligation does the Department have to consult with the Indian and Native American grantee community in developing rules, regulations, and standards of accountability for Indian and Native American programs?

What definitions apply to terms used in this part?

What are the requirements to apply for a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant?

What priority for awarding grants is given to eligible organizations?

What is the process for applying for a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant?

What appeal rights are available to entities that are denied a grant award?

Are there any other ways in which an entity may be awarded a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant?

Can an Indian and Native American grantee's grant award be terminated?

Does the Department have to award a grant for every part of the country?

How are Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds allocated to Indian and Native American program grantees?

Who is eligible to receive services under the Indian and Native American program?

What are Indian and Native American program grantee allowable activities?

Are there any restrictions on allowable activities?

What is the role of Indian and Native American program grantees in the one-stop delivery system?

What policies govern payments to participants, including wages, training allowances or stipends, or direct payments for supportive services?

What will the Department do to strengthen the capacity of Indian and Native American program grantees to deliver effective services?

What is the purpose of the supplemental youth services program?

What entities are eligible to receive supplemental youth services funding?

What are the planning requirements for receiving supplemental youth services funding?

What individuals are eligible to receive supplemental youth services?

How is funding for supplemental youth services determined?

How will supplemental youth services be provided?

What performance indicators are applicable to the supplemental youth services program?

What services may Indian and Native American grantees provide to or for employers under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act?

What services may Indian and Native American grantees provide to the community at large under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act?

Must Indian and Native American program grantees give preference to Indian and Native American entities in the selection of contractors or service providers?

What rules govern the issuance of contracts and/or subgrants?

To whom is the Indian and Native American program grantee accountable for the provision of services and the expenditure of Indian and Native American funds?

How is this accountability documented and fulfilled?

What performance indicators are in place for the Indian and Native American program?

What are the requirements for preventing fraud and abuse under the WIOA?

What grievance systems must an Indian and Native American program grantee provide?

Can Indian and Native American grantees exclude segments of the eligible population?

What is the process for submitting a 4-year plan?

What information must be included in the 4-year plans as part of the competitive application?

When must the 4-year plan be submitted?

How will the Department review and approve such plans?

Under what circumstances can the Department or the Indian and Native American grantee modify the terms of the grantee's plan(s)?

What systems must an Indian and Native American program grantee have in place to administer an Indian and Native American program?

What types of costs are allowable expenditures under the Indian and Native American program?

What rules apply to administrative costs under the Indian and Native American program?

Does the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act administrative cost limit for States and local areas apply to WIOA grants?

How must Indian and Native American program grantees classify costs?

What cost principles apply to Indian and Native American funds?

What audit requirements apply to Indian and Native American grants?

What is “program income” and how is it regulated in the Indian and Native American program?

Does the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provide regulatory and/or statutory waiver authority?

What information is required in a waiver request?

What provisions of law or regulations may not be waived?

May Indian and Native American program grantees combine or consolidate their employment and training funds?

What is the role of the Native American Employment and Training Council?

Does the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provide any additional assistance to unique populations in Alaska and Hawaii?