OpenFederal grantETA-TEGL-09-24-CH1

Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information

Employment and Training AdministrationCloses Dec 31, 2028(810 days left)$150,000 – $10,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal workforce program for public workforce systems, not for private companies. It funds temporary employment and training services for dislocated workers, with awards from $150,000 to $10,000,000. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply at all — the money flows through state agencies, local workforce boards, and tribal entities.

Best for
State workforce agencies administering WIOA formula funds, Local workforce development boards and consortia of WDBs, Indian tribal governments and WIOA Section 166(c) Indian and Native American entities, Governor-designated entities or entities that demonstrate capability to respond to particular dislocations
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses and sole proprietors, Nonprofit organizations, Companies in any industry seeking direct funding — the money flows through workforce agencies and boards, not to private
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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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, Hiring, Technical assistance, Disaster recovery, Operating support
Who can apply
State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$150,000 – $10,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The deadline is 2028-12-31.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $150,000 to $10,000,000. The total program funding is $300,000,000, with about 150 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligibility varies by grant type. Disaster Recovery DWGs go to state workforce agencies administering WIOA formula funds, outlying areas, and Indian tribal governments as defined by the Stafford Act. Employment Recovery DWGs may go to state workforce agencies or outlying areas, local workforce boards or consortia, WIOA Section 166(c) Indian and Native American entities, governor-designated entities, or entities that demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor their capability to respond to particular dislocations.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, are not eligible. Only government, tribal, and other specified public entities may apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
The facts do not list nonprofits among eligible applicants, and the program notes indicate it does not accept nonprofit applicants. Eligible applicants are state workforce agencies, outlying areas, local workforce boards, Indian tribal governments, WIOA Section 166(c) entities, governor-designated entities, or entities demonstrating capability to respond to particular dislocations.

Summary

National Dislocated Worker Grants fund temporary employment and training services for dislocated workers. Applicants vary by grant type: Disaster Recovery DWGs go to state workforce agencies, outlying areas, and Indian tribal governments; Employment Recovery DWGs may go to state workforce agencies, local workforce boards, WIOA Section 166(c) Indian/Native American entities, governor-designated, or

About this grant

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Jenifer McEnery (DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov).

Who can apply

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

Eligibility varies depending upon the type of National Dislocated Worker Grant requested, as noted below. Please reference the text of Change 1 to TEGL No. 09-24, for additional requirements.Disaster Recovery DWGs: 1. State workforce agencies administering WIOA formula funds; 2. Outlying areas; or 3. Indian tribal governments as defined by the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5122(6).Employment Recovery DWGs: 1. State workforce agencies or outlying areas, or a consortium of state workforce agencies; 2. Local WDBs or a consortium of WDBs; 3. Entities eligible for funding through the Indian and Native American Program in WIOA Section 166(c); 4. Appropriate entities determined by the governor of the state or outlying area involved; or 5. Entities that demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor their capability to effectively respond to circumstances related to particular dislocations.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Disaster recovery
  • Economic development

Program contact

Employment and Training AdministrationDOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov202-693-2606

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