Assistance Listing 17.720
Disability Employment Policy Development
Department of Labor · Office of Disability Employment Policy
Assistance Listing 17.720, “Disability Employment Policy Development,” is a federal program administered by Department of Labor. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 3 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $18.3M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides national leadership on disability employment policy to the Department of Labor and other Federal agencies. ODEP develops and fosters the adoption and implementation of comprehensive and integrated disability employment policies and strategies throughout the workforce development system, in public and private workplaces, and in employment-related supports programs and services. Implementation of these effective policies and strategies increase employment opportunities, the recruitment of, and reduce barriers to the hiring, retention and promotion of people with disabilities. ODEP's response to the low labor force participation of people with disabilities is comprehensive and aggressive, and includes securing the active involvement of and cooperation among a number of stakeholders, including Federal, State and local government agencies, private and public employers, educational and training institutions, and the disability community.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 17.720
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
- Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Nonprofit and for-profit organizations, State and local government agencies, academic institutions, and other entities are typically eligible. Eligibility requirements are detailed in each funding opportunity for cooperative agreements or grant applications.
Intended beneficiaries: Private nonprofit institution/organization, U.S. Territories, Small business, Profit organization, Quasi-public nonprofit organization, Other private institution/organization, Interstate, Native American Organizations, Intrastate, State and 5 more.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Recent awards for cooperative agreements and grants have ranged from approximately $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 depending on the project needs as detailed in the funding opportunity announcement for cooperative agreement or grant applications. Awards have been to non-profit and for-profit organizations, State and local government agencies, academic institutions, and other entities.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 17.720. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 17.720
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Equitable Transition Models Demonstration Grants (ETM) projectOffice of Disability Employment Policy | Closed | Up to $3.25M | Nov 7, 2023 | 17.720 |
Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth)Office of Disability Employment Policy | Closed | Up to $1.5M | Jul 12, 2023 | 17.720 |
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)Office of Disability Employment Policy | Closed | Up to $2M | Jun 23, 2023 | 17.720 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 17.720?
17.720 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Disability Employment Policy Development.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 17.720?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination, Nonprofit Organization and For-Profit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 17.720 provide?
The agency reported $18,311,169 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.