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FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grants (Reentry Workforce Training Programs) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). These grants support specific community projects related to reentry workforce training programs, including providing supportive services.
The funding is authorized through Section 169(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Applicants must design their projects to align with descriptions approved by Congress.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities as designated by Congress for specific community projects. Nonprofits are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grants (Reentry Workforce Training Programs) are due January 31, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grants (Reentry Workforce Training Programs) is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (Reentry Workforce Training Programs) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). These grants support specific community projects related to reentry workforce training programs, including providing supportive services. The funding is authorized through Section 169(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Applicants must design their projects to align with descriptions approved by Congress.
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