FY 25 Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program Training and Other Activities (TaOA) Funds
ID: 360115Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)

Award Range

$30K - $5M

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/360115
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jul 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Aug 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering the FY 25 Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program Training and Other Activities (TaOA) Funds through a federal grant opportunity. This funding aims to support State Workforce Agencies in addressing the needs of trade-affected workers, particularly as the TAA Program is transitioning into a phaseout status, with no new certifications since 2022. Eligible applicants must submit a request for funding, demonstrating their need, and are encouraged to prioritize initiatives that assist existing participants while minimizing outreach costs. The total estimated program funding is $23,267,700, with awards ranging from $30,000 to $5,000,000, and applications are due by August 11, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Chanta Ferrell at ferrell.chanta@dol.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
ferrell.chanta@dol.gov
Files
Title
Posted
TEGL.pdf
Jul 25, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has issued a guidance letter regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program Training and Other Activities (TaOA) Funds. The funding process is now a "by request" system, requiring states to submit Form ETA-9117 and Form SF-424 to access these limited funds, which total $31,967,700 after sequestration. States must demonstrate need for funding, particularly as the TAA Program is in a phaseout status since 2022, with no new certifications since then. They are encouraged to prioritize initiatives that support existing participants and minimize outreach costs. The document outlines funding eligibility criteria, application deadlines (20 days from the publication of the guidance), and the importance of timely submissions through www.grants.gov. Additionally, it emphasizes that state administrative costs will not be capped at the usual 10% limit, allowing states to adjust as necessary during this wind-down phase. Overall, the guidance highlights changes in funding dynamics while ensuring states meet their administrative responsibilities and comply with relevant regulations to assist trade-affected workers.
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