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FY26 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) State Allotment Grants for Program Administration

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is providing fiscal year 2026 funding allotments for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program to State Workforce Agencies (SWAs). - Total funding available: $15,203,383, distributed by formula to SWAs in all states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands - Purpose: Support administration of the WOTC program, including: - Determining eligibility for targeted groups - Issuing certifications and denials - Managing certification requests and reducing backlogs - Conducting quality review, record keeping, and federal reporting - No products, OEMs, or commercial vendors are involved; this is a grant for program administration - Applicants must submit an SF-424 Form via Grants.gov - Requirements include indirect cost reporting, backlog reduction plans, and compliance with ETA guidance and federal/state data exchange laws - Place of performance and oversight: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Washington, D.C.

Description

This Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) announces the availability of Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) fiscal year 2026 state allotments to conduct WOTC activities. It outlines grant award application requirements for State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to receive funding allocations. The guidance includes administrative policies, procedural requirements, and the scope of work for grantees to administer the WOTC program. The funding supports SWAs in determining eligibility, issuing certifications, and managing certification requests to facilitate tax credits for employers.

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