FOA-ETA-23-05: Workforce Data Quality Initiative – WDQI Round 9
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 2023.
Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $2.9 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $11.6 million in total. Applications closed on May 10, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 10, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.9 million
- Total funding$11.6 million
- Expected awards7
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 10, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 10, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) - SWAs in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Palau, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Among the eligible applicants listed above, ETA plans to prioritize the selection of applicants that identify their current capacity with regard to longitudinal administrative databases as Launch Point 2 (see section 1.A for LP definitions) and after those, prioritize applicants that have never received a WDQI grant (any LP). Applicants that previously received three or more WDQI grants are ineligible to apply. The following States’ SWAs have received three or more WDQI grants and are ineligible for this reason: Arkansas, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Texas and Rhode Island. Applicants that have an active WDQI grant are ineligible to apply. The following States’ SWAs have active WDQI grants and are therefore ineligible to apply: Arkansas, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, and New Mexico.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) awards averaged $3.3 million; this notice allows up to $2.9 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to WDQI_FOA-ETA-23-05@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 FOA.
Who has won Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) (17.261) awarded $214 million across 65 grant awards, an average of $3.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain County Community College District | Ohio | 2 | $10.7 million |
| Western Technical College | Wisconsin | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Delgado Community College | Louisiana | 1 | $6.0 million |
| University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | Arkansas | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Columbus State Community College | Ohio | 1 | $6.0 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 FOA-ETA-23-05 still open?
No. It closed on May 10, 2023.
Who can apply for Workforce Data Quality Initiative – WDQI Round 9?
Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Workforce Data Quality Initiative – WDQI Round 9?
Closed May 10, 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 $2.9 million each. About $11.6 million in total across about 7 awards.
Who has won Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Lorain County Community College District, Western Technical College, Delgado Community College. The program made 65 awards worth $214 million in that time.
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