Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
Open
Employment and Training Administration is offering grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 150 awards worth $300 million in total. Applications close on December 31, 2028.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 8, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floor$150,000
- Expected awards150
- Total funding$300 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 31, 2028 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 31, 2029 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Jenifer McEnery (DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov).
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Employment and Training Administration, DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov, 202-693-2606.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information?
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 Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information?
Closes December 31, 2028 (792 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $300 million in total across about 150 awards.
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