# 2023 QUEST Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants Funding Announcement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eta-tegl-02-22-ch2-2023-quest-disaster-recovery-national-dislocated-worker/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348030

> Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $5.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $70.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 4, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ETA-TEGL-02-22-CH2 |
| Agency | Employment and Training Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 4, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $70.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.277 |

## Who can apply

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

State Workforce Agency Outlying Area Workforce Agency Indian tribal governments as defined by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(6))

## What the grant funds

While the public health emergency declaration has been rescinded, the uneven health, employment, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to create challenges for the nation’s full recovery. Many of the workers most impacted by the resulting economic downturn were employed in the care economy, hospitality, and transportation and logistics sectors. These sectors are dominated by people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, individuals who were formerly incarcerated, women, and lower-wage workers. Furthermore, global supply chain disruptions caused the displacement of workers who would have been eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program services; however, this program is not accepting new participants. These conditions continue the need for 2023 QUEST DWG grants to support pandemic-impacted workers, industries, and communities now and for years to come. Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) may be emailed to DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular funding opportunity.

## Questions people ask

### Is ETA-TEGL-02-22-CH2 still open?

No. It closed on August 4, 2023. A newer notice is open: ETA-TEGL-09-24-CH1, closes December 31, 2028 (785 days left).

### Who can apply for 2023 QUEST Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants Funding Announcement?

Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2023 QUEST Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants Funding Announcement?

Closed August 4, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.0 million each. About $70.0 million in total across about 20 awards.

### Who has won WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants / WIA National Emergency Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were State of California Employment Development Department, Florida Department of Commerce, Department of Workforce Development. The program made 231 awards worth $658 million in that time.