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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) is sponsored by Department of Labor. This federal tax credit was designed to help individuals from certain targeted groups who consistently face significant barriers to employment move from economic dependency to self-sufficiency.
Businesses are encouraged to hire targeted group members in order to claim the tax credit against wages paid to eligible new hire(s) during their first year of employment. WOTC joins other workforce programs that incentivize workplace diversity and facilitate access to good jobs for American workers. This listing is currently active.
Program number: 17. 271. Last updated on 2024-11-20.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States (not individuals), the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The "designated local agency," also known as the State Workforce Agency (SWA), is the designated state employment security agency (established in accordance with the Wagner-Peyser Act of June 6, 1933, as amended (29 U.S.C. 49–49n)) authorized to administer the WOTC. Eligible applicant types include: State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $21,000,000 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC) is offered by Department of Labor and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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