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Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program establishes a nationwide system of public employment offices, known as the Employment Service (ES), which is part of the American Job Center (AJC) Network.
It provides job search assistance, workforce information, referrals to employment, and other career services to job seekers, and helps employers find qualified individuals. While training is not an allowable direct activity under the formula grants, the program supports career counseling, testing and assessment, and referrals to training and educational resources.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) and Outlying Areas (Guam and the Virgin Islands) receive formula grants. The services are available to all job seekers and employers. Veterans receive priority referral to jobs and special employment services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows formula Grants (e.g., ~$674,897,000 total for PY 2026); Project Grants (e.g., ~$26,000,000 total for FY 18). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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