What is the interpretation of the standard language which prohibits using Trade Act funds for training “if other funding is available?
TAA regulations specifically allow for the mixing of fund sources for payment of TAA-approved training; however, mixing must be done under a cost-sharing agreement with specific commitments from each program to pay the costs agreed to. Current TAA regulations governing restrictions on funding may be found at 20 CFR 617.25(b) (please see Question A2). Explanation: The prohibition being referred to is actually a prohibition against duplication of payment. It says that if the costs of training are paid with TAA funds, no other payment for such costs of training may be made under any other federal law, and if the costs of training are paid with other federal funds, no other payment for such costs of training may be made with TAA funds. This does not mean that there is a prohibition on using TAA funds for training if, for example, WIA formula funds are available for the general eligible dislocated worker population. TAA funds should be used for training trade-eligible workers if there are T
