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"Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Provides grants to State Workforce Agencies to partner with employers in high-growth industries, offering skills training to current or newly hired workers.
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Opportunity Listing - Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17. 280 -- WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) may be emailed to petchik.
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gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular TEGL. Eligible lead applicants for this funding opportunity are limited to State Workforce Agencies, defined as state agencies responsible for developing statewide workforce policy and administering the state"s WIOA title I programs. Grantor contact information petchik.
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pdf TEGL 02-25 Jul 8, 2026 01:32 PM UTC TEGL_02-25_Amendment_One. pdf TEGL 02-25 Amendment One Link to additional information Closed: September 5, 2025 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State Workforce Agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,000,000 - $8,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program 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.
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DOL's second round of Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants closes August 17, 2026: roughly $40 million, about 10 awards, an $8 million ceiling, and an eligibility list restricted to State Workforce Agencies. The real opportunity is downstream, where the money converts into employer reimbursements. Here is how the architecture works, what Round 1 revealed, and how employers, community colleges, and workforce nonprofits should position for the money once it lands.
Read articleThe DOL Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is distributing $30 million across 14 states for employer-led workforce training in advanced manufacturing, AI, and skilled trades. Employer applications open mid-2026.
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