Program Funding - Workforce Development and Adult Learning
The Stevens Amendment is a federal law that requires recipients of federal funds to acknowledge these resources when publicly discussing projects or programs. The purpose of the Stevens Amendment is to ensure transparency and accountability in federal spending by helping taxpayers see where their tax dollars are being spent. The statements included in the list of program funding sources below can be used by grantees when Stevens Amendment language is required.
Recording of Training on the Stevens Amendment and AJC Branding Requirements - Delivered June 25, 2025
FAQs - Stevens Amendment
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1. With allowable space, is it sufficient to include the Steven's Amendment only within the
profile bio? Or is it required to include a link to the Steven's Amendment within the body of
each social media post?
According to guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, whether to include the Stevens
Amendment disclosure remains a gray area. Exclusively disclosing the Stevens Amendment in
your social media profile bio is not sufficient if individual posts describe a federally funded
program or project. As a best practice for social media posts, each post that describes a federally
funded program should include a brief disclosure statement or a link to a webpage that contains
the full Stevens Amendment language.
2. If a hyperlink is acceptable, and the statement is on the website, will listing the website link
cover the requirements?
The hyperlink is acceptable in situations where space is limited (like X/Twitter). The link must
connect to the source of where the statement is found - the website.
3. What if I don't know %'s because the program is not finalized while we are recruiting
participants?
The subrecipient should use their best guess estimate as it relates to their overall budget and
the grant award information received from Maryland Labor’s Division of Workforce
Development and Adult Learning Fiscal Department.
4. If we build a webpage with all of our Stevens amendments, can we add a hyperlink to the bio?
We post on social media nearly 25 times a week.
As a best practice for social media posts, each post that describes a federally funded program
should include a brief disclosure statement or a link to a webpage that contains the full Stevens
Amendment language.
5. Do we list the total amount of funding or the amount used for a specific purpose?
You would list the total amount and % of federal funding received, along with non-federal
funding.
6. To prompt the redirection to the funding disclosures, is it acceptable to state the following
within each social media post: "For a full description of our federal funding, please visit www.
(website).org."
It depends on where this statement is located.
7. Can a QR code be acceptable as a link to the Stephens Amendment?
Yes, but the QR Code should describe its purpose.
8. Can we get feedback on our web page to see what we need to change?
YES. Reach out to Dorothee Schlotterbeck at Dorothee.schlotterbeck@maryland.gov or Tanya
Washington at tanya.washington@maryland.gov.
9. Regarding printed material, what are the requirements for the Stevens amendment being
visible upon these materials?
The Stevens Amendment requires that any public communication describing a project or
program funded in whole or in part with federal funds must include a disclosure statement
FAQs - American Job Center Branding Requirements
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1. When you say the AJC needs to be added to products, does this mean things like pens,
apparel, and giveaways?
Yes. If federal funds were used, the AJC brand must be included.
2. Can the AJC primary logo be used on social posts?
Where to Use It:
- Websites, flyers, brochures, signage, presentations, and any materials promoting WIOA- funded services.
- It should be prominently displayed and not overshadowed by other logos or branding.
3. Is it required to use the AJC logo with the text "A proud partner" or does the standard AJC
logo suffice?
Use either or both the “American Job Center” identifier/logo and/or the tagline “a proud
partner of the American Job Center network.” If you use the logo, it must follow the style
guide.
4. We have an image that is American Jobs Center and under it, we put Montgomery County,
MD. Is this something that's acceptable?
Yes
5. Does a hyperlink work for AJC the same way it does for the Stevens?
No
Updated 11/1/24
As required with the Stevens Amendment, federal funding details for Program Year 24/Fiscal Year 25 are provided as follows:
The Employment Services/Wagner-Peyser Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $12,221,314 with $0 (0%) state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $15,663,684 with $0 (0%) state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The WIOA Dislocated Worker Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $14,981,809 with $0 (0%) state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The WIOA Youth Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $16,228,876 with $0 (0%) state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Disaster Recovery grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $3,500,000 (incremental funding) with $0 (0%) state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Quest grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $3,925,086 with $0 (0%) state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Senior Community Service Employment total funds are $1,274,079. Out of the total, $1,065,806 (86%) is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant. $177,273 (14%) is funded with State funds (a required State Match).
The Senior Community Service Technology total funds are $359,366 with $0 (0%) state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $128,095 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Disabled Veterans and Local Veteran Employment Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $3,837,881 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
State Apprenticeship: $25 M from the State Reserve Fund was dedicated for the State’s Apprenticeship Programs. These funds will be administered starting in FY25 for administrative costs associated with public safety, transportation, health care, and higher education apprenticeship workgroups operated by the Maryland Department of Labor.
The Apprenticeship State FY24 Expansion Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $6,000,000 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Apprenticeship FY25 Base Grant if funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $1,092,175 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Opioid Recovery Grant (to address the Opioid Crisis) Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $4,589,064 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The One-Stop Workforce Information Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $607,197 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, Labor Market Information Program (BLS/LMI) is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $1,109,575 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $1,799,422 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Foreign Labor Certification Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $518,918 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The Workforce Opportunities Tax Credit Program (WOTC) is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $478,442 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury through a grant award for $75,000,000 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds. 50% of the funding was available in FY22, and the remainder in FY23.
The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Program total funds are $20,078,160. Out of the total, $11,495,886 (57%) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education through a grant award. $8,011,986 (43%) is funded with state funds (this includes a required State Match of 20%).
The Correctional Education Program total funds are $23,535,566. Out of the total, $4,256,205 (18%) are reimbursable funds, funded by Maryland State Department of Education, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, and the Department of Education. The remaining $19,279,361 (82%) is funded with state funds.
The Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through a grant award for $4,500,332 with $0 (0%) in state, local and/or non-governmental funds.
Federal funding details for Program Year 2022/Fiscal Year 2024
Federal funding details for Program Year 2022/Fiscal Year 2023
Federal funding details for Program Year 2021/Fiscal Year 2022