ETA-WOTC-TEGL-09-25: Work Opportunity Tax Credit Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2026
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Employment and Training Administration notices from 2026.
Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $1.7 million (at least $36,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 53 awards worth $15.2 million in total. Applications closed on May 28, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 28, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.7 million
- Award floor$36,000
- Total funding$15.2 million
- Expected awards53
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 28, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 29, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) including the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) awards averaged $375,678; this notice allows up to $1.7 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (95% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This TEGL announces the availability of WOTC FY 2026 state allotments to conduct WOTC activities and grant award application requirements for grantees to receive funding allocations. In addition, it provides general administrative policies and procedural guidance set forth by ETA and requirements outlined in the WOTC Statement of Work. Questions regarding this funding opportunity may be emailed to Charlene Wright (wright.charlene@dol.gov).
Who has won Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) (17.271) awarded $99.9 million across 266 grant awards, an average of $375,678 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of California Employment Development Department | California | 5 | $12.3 million |
| Texas Workforce Commission | Texas | 5 | $5.9 million |
| Department of Labor New York | New York | 5 | $5.7 million |
| Ohio Department of Job & Family Services | Ohio | 5 | $4.2 million |
| Florida Department of Commerce | Florida | 5 | $4.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is ETA-WOTC-TEGL-09-25 still open?
No. It closed on May 28, 2026.
Who can apply for Work Opportunity Tax Credit Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2026?
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 Work Opportunity Tax Credit Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2026?
Closed May 28, 2026. 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 $1.7 million each. About $15.2 million in total across about 53 awards.
Who has won Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were State of California Employment Development Department, Texas Workforce Commission, Department of Labor New York. The program made 266 awards worth $99.9 million in that time.
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