Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information

DOL-ETA Posted ETA-TEGL-09-24-CH1

Description

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

Eligibility

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 Details
Award Floor
$150,000.00
Award Ceiling
$10,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$300,000,000.00
Expected Awards
150
Key Dates
Posted
May 8, 2026
Closes
December 31, 2028 882d
Archive Date
January 31, 2029
Agency Information
Agency Name
Employment and Training Administration
Agency Code
DOL-ETA
Funding Instrument
Other