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Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Grant Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The ETA administers federal job training and worker dislocation programs, including grants for targeted populations such as the Re-Entry Opportunity Programs for justice-involved youth and adults, the Indian and Native American Training and Education grant program, YouthBuild, and the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities grant program.
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Employment and Training Administration Foreign Labor Certification Indians and Native Americans Layoffs and Rapid Response National Dislocated Worker Grants Trade Adjustment Assistance Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) POLICY AND DIRECTIVES Back Advisories and Directives Recovery-Ready Workplace Resource Hub Freedom of Information Act Office of Foreign Labor Certification Office of Grants Management Office of Unemployment Insurance (1-877-S-2JOBS) Manage Your Awarded Grant Program Year 26 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Indian and Native American Programs – Employment and Training Grants – FOA-ETA-26-20 This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for Indian and Native American Program (INAP) grants.
INAP funding supports employment and training activities for Indian and Native Americans throughout the United States by awarding grant to eligible entities at the local level for the provision of employment services.
Grant award recipients may use funding to help all eligible Indian and Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, with employment, financial assistance for education and training, and other supportive services necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement may be emailed to INAP. OGM@dol.
gov . Issue Date: April 2, 2026 Closing Date: May 22, 2026 Full Announcement (PDF Format) Visit Grants.
gov Postings: Applicants wishing to apply for INAP Comprehensive Services Program funding (for adults) must submit an application under this posting: FOA-ETA-26-20-IA Applicants wishing to apply for INAP Supplemental Youth Services Program funding (youth) must submit an application under this posting: FOA-ETA-26-20-IY Educational Opportunity Centers Program - ED-GRANT-26-024 The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
The purposes of the EOC Program are to: provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available for qualified individuals who want to enter or continue to pursue a program of postsecondary education; provide assistance to those individuals in applying for admission to institutions that offer programs of postsecondary education, and improve the financial and economic literacy of program participants.
Questions regarding this Announcement Notification can be emailed to Rachael Wiley, Ed. D at Rachael. Wiley@ed.
gov or Sharon Easterling at Sharon. Easterling@ed. gov. Prospective Applicant Webinar Issue Date: March 30, 2026 Closing Date: May 14, 2026 Full Announcement (PDF Format) Visit grants.
gov posting page Talent Search Program - ED-GRANT-26-022 The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Talent Search Program (TS) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
The purpose of the Talent Search Program is to identify qualified individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with potential for education at the postsecondary level and encourage them to complete secondary school and undertake postsecondary education.
Talent Search projects publicize the availability of, and facilitate the application for, student financial assistance for persons who seek to pursue postsecondary education, and encourage persons who have not completed programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete these programs. Questions regarding this Announcement Notification can be emailed to ReShone Moore at reshone. moore@ed.
gov and Ben Witthoefft at ben. witthoefft@ed. gov. Prospective Applicant Orientation Issue Date: March 17, 2026 Closing Date: May 1, 2026 Full Announcement (PDF Format) Visit grants.
gov posting page The Reentry Employment in Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, Registered Apprenticeships, and Training (RESTART) Initiative - FOA-ETA-26-17 RESTART supports the advancement of workforce readiness skills and the attainment of employment for ex-offenders across three populations: youth (ages 15-17 years old), young adults (ages 18-24 years old), and adults (ages 25 years old and above).
Funds will be awarded to eligible entities to develop programs to train ex-offenders for high-need American jobs and assist them in being productive contributors to the U.S. economy. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Alexander Heron at RESTART_FOA-ETA-26-17@dol.
gov. Prospective Applicant Webinar Issue Date: February 25, 2026 Closing Date: April 15, 2026 Full Announcement (PDF Format) Amendment One (PDF Format) Amendment Two (PDF Format) Visit grants.
gov posting page Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) - FOA-ETA-26-40 Round 6 of the Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC or SCC6) grants will fund community colleges, with a singular focus on building program and system capacity for implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants—i.e., promoting industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with the larger state workforce system (e.g., Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners) for statewide impact.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Sarah Medley at SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol. gov. Prospective Applicant Webinar Issue Date: February 17, 2026 Closing Date: May 20, 2026 Full Announcement (PDF Format) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Amendment One (PDF Format) Visit grants.
gov posting page Pay for Performance Incentive Payments Program - FOA-ETA-26-19 The Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program will focus on incentivizing the expansion and growth of the National Apprenticeship System, specifically in industries with a firmly established program infrastructure that will make a significant contribution to the Administration's goal of exceeding 1 million active apprentices.
The Department plans to award up to five (5) cooperative agreements with a four-year period of performance (PoP) focused on rapidly scaling and expanding newly developed Registered Apprenticeship programs and substantially growing existing programs across industries by offering incentive payments to program sponsors.
The Department will award up to four (4) cooperative agreements with a focus on rapid expansion of Registered Apprenticeship in targeted industries by offering incentive payments to program sponsors on a per apprentice basis for all new apprentices enrolled during the term of the cooperative agreement.
The designated industries are Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure; Information Technology; Healthcare; Transportation; and Telecommunication.
The Department is particularly interested in expanding Registered Apprenticeship in Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base and intends to make an award for this industry, contingent on receiving a quality application.
In addition, the Department plans to award one (1) cooperative agreement that will focus on rapid scaling of the Registered Apprenticeship system by providing incentive funding to program sponsors tied to achieving substantial increases based on the number of cohort apprentices. This cooperative agreement will support expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs across industries not covered under the specific industries noted above.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Carmen Mew at PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol. gov. Prospective Applicant Webinar Issue Date: February 13, 2026 Closing Date: April 03, 2026 Full Announcement (PDF Format) Amendment One (PDF Format) Visit grants.
gov posting page YouthBuild - FOA-ETA-26-38 Under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), DOL will award grants through a competitive process to eligible public or private non-profit organizations or Tribal entities to provide pre-apprenticeship occupational skills training, education, and job placement services to opportunity youth.
YouthBuild prepares participants for quality jobs in various industry sectors, and includes wrap-around supportive services such as assistance in transportation, childcare, and housing. YouthBuild programs must offer participants construction training and hands-on experiences building affordable housing for their community.
Programs may also include a Construction Plus component, providing vocational training in additional high-demand industries. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Khanh Tran at YB_FOA-ETA-26-38@dol. gov. Prospective Applicant Webinar Issue Date: December 23, 2025 Closing Date: March 02, 2026 Full Announcement (PDF Format) Visit grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other entities involved in workforce development and training. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Grant Programs is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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