Fiscal Year 2027 State Workforce Agency Unemployment Insurance Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines

DOL-ETA Posted ETA-UIPL-15-26

Description

This UIPL is to provide states with information about preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Administration base resource planning targets, with general guidelines for resource planning, and an explanation of how the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) allocates base resources among the states. Questions regarding this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) may be emailed to Rahel Bizuayene ( bizuayene.rahel@dol.gov ).

Eligibility

States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico); and the Virgin Islands.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,891,183.00
Award Ceiling
$457,710,985.00
Total Estimated Funding
$2,632,033,000.00
Expected Awards
53
Key Dates
Posted
September 30, 2026
Closes
October 30, 2026
Archive Date
November 30, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Employment and Training Administration
Agency Code
DOL-ETA
Funding Instrument
Other