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Workforce Development Grants for FY 2026 Community Project Funding

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) supports workforce development through FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Eligible Applicants: - Only organizations named in the Explanatory Statement for Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, as listed in Appendix I of the TEGL - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $95,501,000 - 108 expected awards - Award range: $50,000 to $5,320,000 per recipient - Products/Services Requested: - Workforce development project services, including: - Direct employment and training services - Workforce program development - Apprenticeship training (including childcare and healthcare workforce training) - Supportive services - Capacity-building activities - Purchasing equipment and supplies for workforce programs - Unique Requirements: - Projects must align with Congress-approved descriptions - Recipients must comply with federal civil rights laws and administrative requirements - Applications must demonstrate measurable outcomes and linkages with state or local workforce systems - Period of performance options: 24 months for capacity-building/limited-action projects, 36 months for direct training/employment programs, with a recommended 3-4 month ramp-up - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; the focus is on eligible organizations and workforce development services.

Description

This solicitation provides application instructions and program guidance for the Department of Labor's Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending grants. Eligible applicants are specified organizations named in the Explanatory Statement for Division B Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The grants support workforce development projects aligned with Congress-approved descriptions, focusing on direct employment and training services or workforce program development. Applications must be submitted electronically by January 31, 2027, and the total funding amount is $95,501,000 with expected 108 awards ranging from $50,000 to $5,320,000.

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