The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA) is offering this grant to provide critical assistance and re-employment services to workers who have been dislocated from their jobs due to various economic factors, industry changes, or natural disasters. This grant is for the purpose of supporting eligible states, workforce areas, and other entities in delivering comprehensive services, including job training, career counseling, remedial education, and supportive services, to help these individuals quickly re-enter the workforce. It aims to empower dislocated workers with the skills and resources needed to secure new employment opportunities and achieve economic stability. This particular announcement provides updated guidance and application information for prospective applicants. The application period for this vital program closes on December 31, 2026.
Opportunity ID: 357771
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ETA-TEGL-09-24 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.277 — WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants / WIA National Emergency Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 01, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility varies depending upon the type of National Dislocated Worker Grant requested, as noted below. Please reference the text of TEGL 09-24 for additional requirements.Disaster Recovery DWGs: 1. States, as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in Section 3(56); 2. Outlying areas as defined by WIOA, Section 3(45); and, 3. Indian tribal governments as defined by the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5122(6).Employment Recovery DWGs: 1. a state or outlying area (as defined by WIOA, Section 3), or a consortium of states; 2. a local Workforce Development Board (WDB) or a consortium of WDBs; 3. an entity eligible for funding through the Indian and Native American program in WIOA Section 166(c); 4. entities determined to be appropriate by the governor of the state or outlying area involved; and, 5. entities that demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor their capability to effectively respond to circumstances related to particular dislocations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Jenifer McEnery (DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jenifer McEnery
DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov Email:DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 357771 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> TEGL 09-24.pdf
Folder 357771 Other Supporting Documents-Suggested Applications -> Employment Recovery DWG Required Documents and Information.pdf
Folder 357771 Other Supporting Documents-Suggested Applications -> Disaster Recovery DWG Suggested Application Form.pdf
Folder 357771 Other Supporting Documents-Suggested Applications -> Employment Recovery DWG Suggested Application Form.pdf
Folder 357771 Other Supporting Documents-Suggested Applications -> Budget Narrative Instructions.pdf
Folder 357771 Other Supporting Documents-Suggested Applications -> Disaster Recovery DWG Required Documents and Information.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jenifer McEnery DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov Email: DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.277 | ETA-TEGL-09-24 | Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information | PKG00289707 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2026 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357771 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357771 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357771 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357771 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357771 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357771 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf