Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
Open. Closes December 31, 2028, 801 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Employment and Training Administration, opportunity number ETA-TEGL-09-24-CH1.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Employment and Training Administration |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ETA-TEGL-09-24-CH1 |
| Assistance listing | 17.277 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Posted | May 8, 2026 |
| Closes | December 31, 2028 From the notice: Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Award range | $150,000 to $10,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 150 |
| Total program funding | $300,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: 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.… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Jenifer McEnery (DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov).
Official notice and documents
- TEGL 09-24 Change 1.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Budget Narrative Instructions May2026.docx (Other Supporting Documents)
- Disaster Recovery FULL Suggested App May 2026.docx (Other Supporting Documents)
- Emergency Application Requirements for DR DWG funds May 2026.docx (Other Supporting Documents)
- Employment Recovery DWG Suggested App May 2026.docx (Other Supporting Documents)
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