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Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information

Employment and Training Administration

This open federal grant from Employment and Training Administration supports employment & training-focused work and is available to eligible applicants, with applications due Dec 31, 2028. It provides awards up to $150K–$10M.

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Deadline
Dec 31, 2028
Award amount
Up to $150K–$10M
Expected awards
150
Posted
May 8, 2026
Opportunity number
ETA-TEGL-09-24-CH1
CFDA
17.277

Opportunity description

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Jenifer McEnery (DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov).

Who can apply

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

Eligibility varies depending upon the type of National Dislocated Worker Grant requested, as noted below. Please reference the text of Change 1 to TEGL No. 09-24, for additional requirements.Disaster Recovery DWGs: 1. State workforce agencies administering WIOA formula funds; 2. Outlying areas; or 3. Indian tribal governments as defined by the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5122(6).Employment Recovery DWGs: 1. State workforce agencies or outlying areas, or a consortium of state workforce agencies; 2. Local WDBs or a consortium of WDBs; 3. Entities eligible for funding through the Indian and Native American Program in WIOA Section 166(c); 4. Appropriate entities determined by the governor of the state or outlying area involved; or 5. Entities that demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor their capability to effectively respond to circumstances related to particular dislocations.

Funding

Award floor
$150K
Award ceiling
$10M

Agency contact

Employment and Training Administration

Jenifer McEnery DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov

DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov

Where to apply

Applications go through Grants.gov directly. We recommend reading the full announcement and double-checking eligibility and dates on the official listing first.

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