Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2025
ID: 359074Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$807K - $206M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359074
Timeline
    Description

    The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering grants under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Dislocated Worker Program Activities for Program Year (PY) 2025. This funding opportunity aims to support states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, in enhancing workforce development initiatives, with a total estimated program funding of approximately $1.393 billion and expected awards ranging from $806,543 to $206,023,191. The program emphasizes the importance of federal funding for local workforce areas, requiring compliance with specific guidelines for fund distribution and financial reporting, as detailed in the associated Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 11-24. Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically by June 20, 2025, and can direct any inquiries to Sabrina Guerrier at DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    TEGL.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has released Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 11-24, detailing the allotments for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs for Program Year (PY) 2025, including allocations for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities, as well as the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service Program. States must adhere to outlined guidelines to secure federal funding, with available funds for Youth Activities totaling approximately $936.9 million and Adult Activities at about $883.4 million. The letter emphasizes the necessity of federal funds for local workforce areas and outlines specific requirements for fund distribution, financial reporting, and potential program evaluations. Notably, there are set-asides for administrative purposes and guidelines for states on salary caps. The document mandates compliance with formulas based on unemployment statistics and disadvantaged populations for local allocations. Furthermore, outlying areas may submit consolidated grant applications for combined funding under WIOA. These allocations will support initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce development and readiness across different demographic groups, underscoring the federal government's ongoing commitment to workforce enhancement through structured funding and guidelines.
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