Program Year 2025 Funding Allotments and Application Instructions for the WIOA Section 166 Indian and Native American Programs Grantees

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration issued Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 12-24 to inform Indian and Native American Program grantees about funding allotments for Program Year 2025. A total of $60 million is allocated to the Comprehensive Services Program (CSP), with $59.4 million available after a compliance training set-aside, while $14.05 million is designated for the Supplemental Youth Services Program (SYSP) to support low-income Native American youth. Grantees must submit applications through Grants.gov within 30 days and provide detailed documentation, including budget narratives and justifications for administrative costs exceeding 15%. The letter emphasizes the use of updated U.S. Census data to determine funding, implementing a gradual adjustment to mitigate substantial funding losses for grantees. The guidance outlines detailed submission requirements, processes for requesting increased administrative costs, and links to relevant regulations and data. The document serves to ensure grantees meet necessary conditions to receive financial support and effectively allocate resources to enhance job training and employment opportunities for Native American communities across multiple states.