Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
Employment and Training Administration
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
Summary
The grant aims to provide funding for National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to support disaster recovery and employment recovery efforts. Eligible applicants include states, outlying areas, Indian tribal governments, local Workforce Development Boards, and other entities as specified in the grant guidelines. For application details, refer to TEGL 09-24 and contact Jenifer McEnery at DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov for assistance.
Full description
Description
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Jenifer McEnery (DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligibility varies depending upon the type of National Dislocated Worker Grant requested, as noted below. Please reference the text of TEGL 09-24 for additional requirements.Disaster Recovery DWGs: 1. States, as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in Section 3(56); 2. Outlying areas as defined by WIOA, Section 3(45); and, 3. Indian tribal governments as defined by the Stafford Act, 42 U.S.C. 5122(6).Employment Recovery DWGs: 1. a state or outlying area (as defined by WIOA, Section 3), or a consortium of states; 2. a local Workforce Development Board (WDB) or a consortium of WDBs; 3. an entity eligible for funding through the Indian and Native American program in WIOA Section 166(c); 4. entities determined to be appropriate by the governor of the state or outlying area involved; and, 5. entities that demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor their capability to effectively respond to circumstances related to particular dislocations.
Grantor contact information
Description
Jenifer McEnery
DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov
DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov
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