This grant from the Department of Labor is for the purpose of distributing Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Fiscal Year 2025 backlog awards, targeting 29 states facing the most critical operational needs. The funding aims to empower these states to adopt or modernize their information technology infrastructure. This strategic investment is vital for enhancing their capacity to efficiently process WOTC certification requests, thereby significantly alleviating existing processing backlogs. By modernizing IT systems, the grant seeks to streamline administrative procedures, improve data management, and ensure the timely delivery of WOTC benefits. This initiative is crucial for supporting state efforts to manage high volumes of applications and improve service delivery for eligible individuals and businesses nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 359282
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ETA-WOTC-TEGL-08-24-C2-BACKLOG |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Work Opportunity Tax Credit Backlog Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.271 — Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 06, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 06, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Workforce Development Agencies (SWA). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | This TEGL announces the distribution of WOTC FY 2025 backlog awards to 29 states with the most critical needs for adopting or modernizing information technology for processing of certification requests, and/or assistance in alleviating processing backlogs. Questions regarding this funding opportunity may be emailed to Charlene Wright (wright.charlene@dol.gov). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Charlene Wright
Wright.Charlene@dol.gov Email:Wright.Charlene@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 359282 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> TEGL 08-24 Change 2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Charlene Wright Wright.Charlene@dol.gov Email: Wright.Charlene@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.271 | ETA-WOTC-TEGL-08-24-C2-BACKLOG | Work Opportunity Tax Credit Backlog Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2025 | PKG00290936 | Jun 06, 2025 | Jul 07, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359282 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
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