OpenFederal grantETA-TEGL-02-26

Training and Employment Guidance Letter (02-26) for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending

Employment and Training AdministrationCloses Jan 31, 2027(110 days left)$50,000 – $5,320,000

Does this fit your business?

This is Congressionally Directed Spending for FY2026: only organizations specifically named in Appendix I of the TEGL can get awards, so if your organization is not on that list, do not apply. Funds support locally directed workforce, employment, and training projects, with awards from $50,000 to $5,320,000 and no cost sharing required. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible.

Best for
Nonprofit organizations, Government entities, Higher education institutions, Organizations specifically named in Appendix I of the TEGL
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Any organization not named in Appendix I of the TEGL
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
90
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community)
86
Strong Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Operating support, Capital projects, Technical assistance
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$50,000 – $5,320,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 31, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $50,000 to $5,320,000. Total program funding is $95,501,000, with about 108 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the organizations specifically named in Appendix I of the TEGL (per the Explanatory Statement for Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026) are eligible. Applicant types include government entities, nonprofits, and higher education institutions. For-profit businesses and small businesses may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply for this grant.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply, though only organizations specifically named in Appendix I of the TEGL are eligible.

Summary

FY2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending awards to organizations specifically named in Appendix I of the TEGL (per the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Explanatory Statement). Funds support locally directed workforce, employment, and training projects; no cost sharing required.

About this grant

Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter may be emailed to Community.Projects.ETA@dol.gov. We encourage FY2026 sponsored recipient organizations to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular TEGL.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Only the organizations specified in the Explanatory Statement for Division B Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, as named in Appendix I of this TEGL, are eligible for grant awards under this TEGL.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Community development

Program contact

Employment and Training AdministrationCommunity.Projects.ETA@dol.gov202-693-2606

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