Can individual businesses or groups of business apply for a NEG – or do they have to go through someone else?
Under WIA, they must go though a state or local WIB to apply. Once it is determined that they are eligible for a NEG they work with their Regional DOL office to receive funding and to perform follow up activities. In addition, under ARRA, such non-traditional groups as Native Americans, farm workers etc may apply directly for a NEG; or WIBs may apply on behalf of others who might not otherwise be eligible (i.e. self-employed individuals and/or public employees). These groups are no longer eligible after June 30, 2010.
