# Training and Employment Guidance Letter (02-26) for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eta-tegl-02-26-training-and-employment-guidance-letter-02-26-for/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363715

> Employment and Training Administration is offering grants of up to $5.3 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 108 awards worth $95.5 million in total. Applications close on January 31, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ETA-TEGL-02-26 |
| Agency | Employment and Training Administration |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $5.3 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 108 |
| Total funding | $95.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.289 |

## Who can apply

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

Only the organizations specified in the Explanatory Statement for Division B Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, as named in Appendix I of this TEGL, are eligible for grant awards under this TEGL.

## What the grant funds

Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter may be emailed to Community. Projects.ETA@dol.gov. We encourage FY2026 sponsored recipient organizations to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular TEGL.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Training and Employment Guidance Letter (02-26) for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending?

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

### What is the deadline for Training and Employment Guidance Letter (02-26) for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending?

Closes January 31, 2027 (92 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $5.3 million each. About $95.5 million in total across about 108 awards.