National Farmworker Jobs Program (17.264)
National Farmworker Jobs Program (Assistance Listing 17.264) is run by the Employment and Training Administration, part of the Department of Labor. It awarded $462 million in 327 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.4 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $975,803. Half of the 327 awards fell between $673,837 and $1.9 million, and they ranged from $17,269 to $7.7 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$462 million
- Grant awards327
- Typical award$975,803
- Awarded in FY 2025$96.1 million
- Size rank390 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceFormula grants
Key findings
- Annual funding was roughly flat, $93.8 million in fiscal 2021 and $96.1 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 390th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 86% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 27 states and territories.
What the program funds
To help low-income individuals who are primarily employed in agricultural and fish farming labor, obtain and retain employment, or stabilize their employment in agriculture. Additionally, dependents of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers may receive services. Employment and Training services include career services, training services, housing services, and youth services.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Per section 167(b) of WIOA and 20 CFR 685.200, to be eligible to receive an NFJP grant, an entity must have: 1) an understanding of the problems of eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers, including their dependents; 2) a familiarity with the agricultural industries and the labor market needs of the proposed service area; and 3) the ability to demonstrate a capacity to administer and deliver effectively a diversified program of workforce investment activities, including youth workforce investment activities, and related assistance for eligible migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Per 20 CFR 685.440 (a) costs are classified as follows: (1) Administrative costs, as defined in § 683.215 of this chapter; and (2) Program costs, which are all other costs not defined as administrative. (b) Program costs must be classified and reported in the following categories: (1) Related assistance (including emergency assistance); (2) Supportive services; and (3) All other program services. Also, see 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and 2 CFR Part 2900 (Uniform Guidance - DOL). Funds must be used in accordance with Federal Regulations.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The range and average varies by year according to appropriation levels.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Farmworker Jobs Program (17.264) awarded $462 million across 327 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 74% of the money, state and local governments 7.5% and colleges and universities 0.7%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 245 | $342 million | 74% |
| Other | 61 | $82.4 million | 18% |
| State and local governments | 17 | $34.5 million | 7.5% |
| Colleges and universities | 4 | $3.1 million | 0.7% |
By state
25 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 39 | $120 million |
| Texas | 44 | $59.0 million |
| New York | 46 | $51.7 million |
| North Carolina | 29 | $26.5 million |
| Washington | 8 | $23.8 million |
| Iowa | 17 | $22.8 million |
| Wisconsin | 18 | $22.3 million |
| Florida | 10 | $20.9 million |
| Arizona | 10 | $15.0 million |
| Alabama | 11 | $13.7 million |
| Oregon | 11 | $13.4 million |
| Idaho | 5 | $11.8 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $10.7 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $7.3 million |
| Kansas | 5 | $6.6 million |
| Arkansas | 5 | $6.2 million |
| Mississippi | 5 | $4.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $4.3 million |
| Montana | 6 | $3.8 million |
| South Dakota | 5 | $3.5 million |
| Tennessee | 5 | $3.5 million |
| Utah | 5 | $3.1 million |
| Kentucky | 3 | $2.8 million |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $2.5 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Hawaii | 4 | $639,808 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $300,000 |