TEGL-19-22: Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Training and Employment Guidance Letter (02-26) for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (ETA-TEGL-02-26). Status: Closes January 31, 2027 (85 days left). It is in our archive of Employment and Training Administration notices from 2023.
Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $30,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 249 awards worth $217 million in total. Applications closed on January 31, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 2, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$30,000
- Total funding$217 million
- Expected awards249
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEGL-02-24 | September 1, 2024 | Closed February 18, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 31, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Only organizations named in Appendix 1, as specified in the Explanatory Statement for Division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 are eligible for grant awards under this Training and Employment Guidance Letter. Applications submitted from organizations not listed in this table will not be considered for review.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending awards averaged $852,211; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Community. Projects.ETA@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 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (17.289) awarded $457 million across 536 grant awards, an average of $852,211 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's County, Maryland | Maryland | 3 | $6.5 million |
| West Virginia Rural Water Association, Inc. | West Virginia | 1 | $6.3 million |
| Midlands Technical College | South Carolina | 1 | $6.0 million |
| County of Fairfax Virginia | Virginia | 4 | $5.5 million |
| Construction Trades Workforce Initiative | California | 5 | $5.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, ETA-TEGL-02-26, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is TEGL-19-22 still open?
No. It closed on January 31, 2024. A newer notice is open: ETA-TEGL-02-26, closes January 31, 2027 (85 days left).
Who can apply for Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending?
Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending?
Closed January 31, 2024. 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 $3.0 million each. About $217 million in total across about 249 awards.
Who has won Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Prince George's County, Maryland, West Virginia Rural Water Association, Inc., Midlands Technical College. The program made 536 awards worth $457 million in that time.
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