Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information

Last update: May 14, 2026

Details

Location: USA

Funding Agency: United States Department of Labor (USA)

Contracting Authority: Employment & Training Administration

Status: Open

Budget: USD 300,000,000

Award ceiling: 10,000,000

Award floor: 150,000

Sector: HR & Employment, Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief

Eligible applicants: Individuals

Eligible nationalities: USA

Date posted: May 11, 2026

Quick Summary

Objectives: Provide discretionary National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) under WIOA Section 170 to help s...

Eligibility criteria: Eligibility depends on DWG type. Disaster Recovery DWGs: Eligible applicants are (1) State workforce agencies administering WIOA Title I formula funds; (2) Outlying areas; or (3) Indian tribal governments as defined by the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(6)). Projects must relate to a qualifying event: FEMA emergency/major disaster designated eligible for Public Assistance; a written federal declaration/rec...