Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
Describe the methods and factors the State will use in distributing funds under the core programs in accordance with the provisions authorizing such distributions.
- 5. Distribution of Funds for Core Programs
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 5. B. ii. Describe how the eligible agency will ensure direct and equitable access to all eligible providers to apply and compete for funds and how the eligible agency will ensure that it is using the same grant or contract announcement and application procedure for all eligible providers
Current Narrative:
All KYSU Requests for Awards (RFAs) for grant/contract awards will be competed (as described above) and adhere to direct and equitable provisions to award funds under WIOA sections 225 (Corrections Education), 231 (Grants and Contracts for Eligible Providers), and 243 (Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education). All RFAs issued under AEFLA will prescribe to the competitive process outlined above. Applications will be evaluated by review teams using the same rubric and scoring criteria. The grant or contract announcement and application and application review processes will be in effect for all applicants; all applicants will be treated in the same manner. The application process will be designed so that direct application to the State eligible agency is clearly evident, customary, and non-negotiable. Grants will be awarded directly to eligible and approved service providers and not through third-party agreements. [See also III(b)5.B.i and III(b)5.B.ii - Distribution of Funds for Core Programs, Title II.]