Opportunity Information: Apply for FOA ETA 26 20 IA
Apply for FOA ETA 26 20 IA
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Program Year 2026 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Indian and Native American Programs Employment and Training - Adult" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.265.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-05-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,998,062.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 97 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Program Year 2026 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Indian and Native American Programs (INAP) Employment and Training - Adult grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Its core purpose is to fund local, community-based employment and training services that help eligible Indian and Native American (INA) adults move toward stable work and long-term economic self-sufficiency. This includes serving American Indians and Alaska Natives, as well as Native Hawaiians, through job and career services, financial assistance connected to education and training, and supportive services that remove barriers to employment.
This opportunity exists because WIOA Section 166 requires ETA to run a competitive INAP grant process every four years, with implementing rules in 20 CFR Part 684. Organizations selected in this 2026 competition are not just funded for a single year; they can receive annual grant awards for three additional program years after the initial award, as long as they continue to meet federal requirements and Congress appropriates funding. Importantly, organizations currently funded under the prior 2022 INAP competition (FOA-ETA-22-05) do not automatically continue; they must reapply under this new Funding Opportunity Announcement if they want continued funding beyond their current cycle.
Eligible applicants generally fall into three main categories: federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; and certain nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as a general category). To qualify as a Native American tribal organization, an applicant must align with the definition in 25 U.S.C. 5304(l), meaning it is either the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe or a legally established Indian organization that is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by a tribal governing body, or democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community it serves, with strong Indian participation throughout its activities. If an applicant intends to provide services benefiting more than one tribe, each tribe that would benefit must approve the arrangement before an award can be made.
For nonprofit eligibility under this announcement, the 501(c)(3) category is limited to organizations that are Alaska Native-controlled, Native Hawaiian-controlled, or Indian-controlled and that serve INA populations, including Tribal Colleges and Universities when they meet the applicable "Indian-controlled organization" criteria. The announcement also recognizes eligibility for state-recognized tribal organizations that meet the definition of an Indian-controlled organization under 20 CFR 684.130, along with incumbent state-recognized tribes that satisfy those same regulatory requirements. Consortia can apply as well, as long as they meet the legal requirements described in 20 CFR 684.200(a) and (e), which govern how multiple eligible entities may formally join together for purposes of operating a program.
The grant is intended to support practical employment and training activities delivered at the local level, emphasizing direct services to eligible participants. Allowable uses highlighted in the announcement include employment services (such as job search support and placement), education and occupational training assistance (including financial support tied to training), and supportive services that are necessary for participants to complete training and secure employment. The overall thrust is to help participants obtain skills, credentials, and jobs that can realistically lead to self-sufficiency, not just short-term work.
The application deadline listed for this opportunity is May 22, 2026. ETA anticipates making about 97 awards under this competition, and the listed award ceiling is $5,998,062. The program is associated with Assistance Listing (CFDA) number 17.265 and is categorized under Employment, Labor, and Training.
Finally, the announcement makes a point of encouraging faith-based organizations to apply when they otherwise meet eligibility rules, and it states that the Department of Labor will not discriminate for or against an organization based on religious character or affiliation when selecting recipients or administering grants. In practice, that means eligible organizations are evaluated under the same standards, whether they are secular or faith-based, as long as they comply with the applicable program and legal requirements.
Program Year 2026 WIOA INAP Employment and Training - Adult Grant: FAQs
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Program Year (PY) 2026 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Indian and Native American Programs (INAP) Employment and Training - Adult grant. It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
2) What is the main purpose of the INAP Adult grant?
The core purpose is to fund local, community-based employment and training services that help eligible Indian and Native American (INA) adults move toward stable employment and long-term economic self-sufficiency.
3) Who is intended to benefit from services funded under this grant?
The grant is intended to serve eligible INA adults, including American Indians and Alaska Natives, as well as Native Hawaiians, through employment and training-related services.
4) What types of services and activities does the grant support?
The announcement highlights three major categories of allowable activities: job and career services (such as job search support and placement), education and occupational training assistance (including financial support tied to training), and supportive services that are necessary to help participants complete training and secure employment.
5) What does "supportive services" mean in this context?
Supportive services are described as services that remove barriers to employment and are necessary for participants to complete training and obtain employment. The announcement emphasizes using supportive services in a way that helps participants finish training and get to work.
6) Is the program focused on short-term jobs or long-term outcomes?
The overall emphasis is on helping participants obtain skills, credentials, and jobs that can realistically lead to self-sufficiency, not just short-term work.
7) Why is ETA running this competition now?
WIOA Section 166 requires ETA to run a competitive INAP grant process every four years. The implementing rules are in 20 CFR Part 684.
8) Is this a one-year grant or a multi-year opportunity?
Organizations selected in the PY 2026 competition are not limited to a single year. They can receive annual grant awards for three additional program years after the initial award, as long as they continue to meet federal requirements and Congress appropriates funding.
9) Do current INAP grantees automatically continue into PY 2026?
No. The announcement states that organizations currently funded under the prior 2022 INAP competition (FOA-ETA-22-05) do not automatically continue. They must reapply under this new Funding Opportunity Announcement to seek continued funding beyond their current cycle.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants generally fall into three main categories: (1) federally recognized Native American tribal governments; (2) Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; and (3) certain nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education as a general category), with additional limitations described in the announcement.
11) How does the announcement define a "Native American tribal organization"?
To qualify as a Native American tribal organization, an applicant must align with the definition in 25 U.S.C. 5304(l). This includes either the recognized governing body of an Indian tribe, or a legally established Indian organization that is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by a tribal governing body, or democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community it serves, with strong Indian participation throughout its activities.
12) What if an applicant plans to provide services benefiting more than one tribe?
If an applicant intends to provide services benefiting more than one tribe, each tribe that would benefit must approve the arrangement before an award can be made.
13) Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes, but the 501(c)(3) category is limited. Under this announcement, eligible nonprofits are those that are Alaska Native-controlled, Native Hawaiian-controlled, or Indian-controlled and that serve INA populations.
14) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Institutions of higher education are excluded as a general category in the nonprofit eligibility description. However, the announcement indicates that Tribal Colleges and Universities can be eligible when they meet the applicable "Indian-controlled organization" criteria.
15) Are state-recognized tribes or state-recognized tribal organizations eligible?
The announcement recognizes eligibility for state-recognized tribal organizations that meet the definition of an Indian-controlled organization under 20 CFR 684.130, along with incumbent state-recognized tribes that satisfy those same regulatory requirements.
16) Can a consortium apply?
Yes. Consortia can apply as long as they meet the legal requirements described in 20 CFR 684.200(a) and (e), which govern how multiple eligible entities may formally join together to operate a program.
17) What federal rules and regulations govern this program?
The announcement ties the competition to WIOA Section 166 and states that implementing rules are in 20 CFR Part 684. It also references key definitions and eligibility-related provisions in 25 U.S.C. 5304(l), 20 CFR 684.130, and 20 CFR 684.200.
18) What is the application deadline?
The application deadline listed is May 22, 2026.
19) How many awards does ETA expect to make?
ETA anticipates making about 97 awards under this competition.
20) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $5,998,062.
21) What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The program is associated with Assistance Listing (CFDA) number 17.265.
22) What is the general program category?
The opportunity is categorized under Employment, Labor, and Training.
23) Are faith-based organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The announcement encourages faith-based organizations to apply when they otherwise meet eligibility rules.
24) Will faith-based organizations be treated differently in selection or administration?
No. The announcement states that the Department of Labor will not discriminate for or against an organization based on religious character or affiliation when selecting recipients or administering grants. Eligible organizations are evaluated under the same standards, whether secular or faith-based, as long as they comply with applicable program and legal requirements.
25) Does the grant prioritize local service delivery?
Yes. The grant is described as funding local, community-based employment and training services, emphasizing direct services to eligible participants.
26) What kinds of participant-facing employment services are mentioned?
The announcement specifically mentions employment services such as job search support and placement as examples of activities supported by the grant.
27) What kinds of training-related assistance are mentioned?
The announcement highlights education and occupational training assistance, including financial support tied to training, as allowable uses.
28) Is continued funding guaranteed after the first year?
No. While the opportunity can include annual grant awards for three additional program years after the initial award, continuation depends on meeting federal requirements and on Congressional appropriations.
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