The Department of Labor (DOL) is offering the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Round 10 grant, a significant funding opportunity designed to enhance the quality and utility of workforce data nationwide. This initiative supports projects focused on improving data collection methods, refining analysis techniques, and optimizing the utilization of workforce data to inform policy and program development. Applicants are invited to submit proposals for innovative solutions that address current challenges in workforce data standards and reliability. For detailed inquiries concerning this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), prospective applicants can reach out via email at WDQI_FOA-ETA-25-32@dol.gov. Furthermore, interested parties are strongly encouraged to use the Grants.gov subscription service to receive timely updates regarding this specific FOA. The final submission deadline for all applications is May 27, 2025, at 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 358597
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-25-32 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Workforce Data Quality Initiative – WDQI Round 10 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.261 — Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 27, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 27, 2025 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following States" SWAs have active WDQI grants through 6/30/2026 and are therefore ineligible to apply: Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to WDQI_FOA-ETA-25-32@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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
WDQI_FOA-ETA-25-32@dol.gov Email:WDQI_FOA-ETA-25-32@dol.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358597 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf
Folder 358597 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Workforce Data Quality 10 FOA-ETA-25-32.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ariam Ferro WDQI_FOA-ETA-25-32@dol.gov Email: WDQI_FOA-ETA-25-32@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.261 | FOA-ETA-25-32 | Workforce Data Quality Initiative – WDQI Round 10 | PKG00290637 | Apr 24, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358597 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358597 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358597 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358597 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
358597 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358597 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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