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Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Allotments and Operating Guidance for Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments Grants

Employment and Training Administration

Administered by Employment and Training Administration, this employment & training grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 28, 2026. It provides awards up to $498K–$84.6M.

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Deadline
Aug 28, 2026
Award amount
Up to $498K–$84.6M
Expected awards
53
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Opportunity number
ETA-RESEA-UIPL-13-26
CFDA
17.225

Opportunity description

This UIPL provides general operating guidance for the RESEA program for FY 2026: (a) definitions for RESEA-specific terms; (b) funding details, including the base-funding formula for state grants, outcome payments, and evaluation set-aside costs; (c) program design requirements; (d) program operations, including the involvement of UI agency staff and performance reporting requirements; (e) evidence-based interventions and evaluation requirements; and (f) the RESEA State Plan submission process. Questions regarding this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) may be emailed to Rahel Bizuayene (bizuayene.rahel@dol.gov).

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico); and the Virgin Islands.

Funding

Award floor
$498K
Award ceiling
$84.6M

Agency contact

Employment and Training Administration

Rahel Bizuayene Bizuayene.Rahel@dol.gov

Bizuayene.Rahel@dol.gov

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