GrantPostedDiscretionary

Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program

Employment and Training Administration
ETA-TEGL-02-25
Application Deadline
Sep 5, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$8,000,000
Total Program Funding
$30,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor has announced the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program, which offers $30 million in funding to State Workforce Agencies. This program aims to address critical workforce needs in high-demand skilled trades and industries, such as shipbuilding, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, by providing grants ranging from $3 million to $8 million to reimburse employers for up to 80% of training costs for new hires and incumbent workers. The initiative emphasizes employer-driven training and requires partnerships with businesses committed to upskilling their employees, with a minimum of $5 million specifically allocated for shipbuilding training. Applications for this grant must be submitted electronically by September 5, 2025, and interested parties can contact Daniela Petchik at petchik.daniela.m@dol.gov for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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.

Grant Documents

1 Files
TEGL.pdf
PDF509 KB8/10/2025
AI Summary
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announced the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program, making $30 million available for State Workforce Agencies. This initiative aims to address critical workforce needs in in-demand skilled trades and high-growth industries like shipbuilding, AI infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. Grants, ranging from $3 million to $8 million, will reimburse employers up to 80% for training costs for new hires and incumbent workers. Applications are due by September 5, 2025. The program emphasizes employer-driven training, requiring partnerships with businesses that commit to upskilling employees. A minimum of $5 million is earmarked for shipbuilding training. The grant also includes a 60-day project planning phase for successful applicants to finalize their program design and performance targets. The program is authorized under WIOA and ACWIA.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedAug 6, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentAug 7, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineSep 5, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$8,000,000
Award Floor
$3,000,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$30,000,000
Expected Awards
10
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Employment and Training Administration(DOL-ETA)
Funding Category
Employment, Labor and Training
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

17.280

Official Sources