Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2025

The document is a Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) from the U.S. Department of Labor, detailing the allocation of funds under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Program Year (PY) 2025. It outlines the funding provisions for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities programs, alongside allotments for the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service Program and Workforce Information Grants. Key points include federal fund access requirements, reallotment conditions based on unobligated balances, and salary cap provisions for state agencies. The guidance emphasizes the need for states to submit funding applications electronically via Grants.gov, ensuring compliance with specified deadlines. The document further highlights mechanisms for distributing funds across local workforce areas, using data-driven formulas and sets stipulations around the minimum and maximum allocation percentages. Additionally, it provides the legislative context by citing relevant laws, ensuring states adhere to integrity evaluations, and methods for handling funds for various employment-related programs. The TEGL serves as a critical resource for state workforce agencies in managing their funding effectively while meeting federal guidelines.