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Solicitation for Fiscal Year 2026 Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Funds (TaOA)

This opportunity involves the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) soliciting requests from State Workforce Agencies and Cooperating State Agencies for Fiscal Year 2026 Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program funds. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Trade Adjustment Assistance Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for state program administration and workforce services - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for state administration and delivery of TAA program services - Services include: - Training for trade-affected workers - Employment and case management services - Outreach to eligible individuals - Job search allowances - Relocation allowances - Trade Readjustment Allowances (TRA) and Alternative/Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (A/RTAA) benefits - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must submit requests using Form SF-424 and provide written justification - Awards are based on demonstrated need, with a total of $34,933,000 available and a minimum award of $5,000,000 - Compliance with the Trade Act of 1974, TAA Program Regulations, and the TAA Annual Funding Agreement is required - TaOA funds are available for three fiscal years; TRA and A/RTAA funds are available for one fiscal year

Description

This solicitation advises State Workforce Agencies and designated Cooperating State Agencies on the process and deadlines for requesting Fiscal Year 2026 Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program Training and Other Activities (TaOA) funds. The funding supports state administration and provision of training, employment and case management services, including outreach, job search allowances, and relocation allowances for trade-affected workers. The Department of Labor will award funds based on demonstrated need, with requests due by July 13, 2026. The total funding amount is $34,933,000 with a minimum award of $5,000,000.

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