Opportunity Information: Apply for ETA TEGL 15 25
Apply for ETA TEGL 15 25
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.277.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-03. (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 $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (Reskill DWGs) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), designed to help communities respond to significant worker dislocations by quickly reskilling affected workers and supporting their return to employment. This funding falls under the Employment, Labor and Training activity area (CFDA/Assistance Listing 17.277) and is issued under Funding Opportunity Number ETA TEGL 15-25. The program is structured to provide targeted, time-sensitive support when layoffs or other dislocation events create urgent workforce needs, with the goal of accelerating reemployment through training and related services aligned to local and regional labor market demand.
Eligible applicants are defined in federal regulation at 20 CFR 687.120(a) and include: (1) states or outlying areas, including a consortium of states; (2) local workforce development boards (WDBs), including a consortium of WDBs; (3) entities eligible to receive funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166(c) Indian and Native American (INA) program; (4) entities the Governor of the relevant state or outlying area determines to be appropriate; and (5) other entities that can demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor that they have the capability to respond effectively to the specific dislocation circumstances described in the governing guidance. For consortium applications, there is an added administrative requirement: only one member may serve as the lead applicant for submission through Grants.gov, and that lead applicant must act as the fiscal agent and take responsibility for all fiscal and performance reporting for the grant. This applies both to state consortia (one state leads) and WDB consortia (one board leads).
Key award information provided in the posting indicates an award ceiling of up to $8,000,000 per grant, with an estimated 25 awards expected. The opportunity was created on June 26, 2026, and the original closing date is August 3, 2026, meaning applications must be submitted by that deadline unless later amended by the agency. Because this is a Discretionary grant, proposals are competitively reviewed and selections are made by the funding agency rather than by formula allocation.
For applicant support and official questions, ETA directs inquiries to Sabrina Guerrier via email at DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov, with the subject line "Reskill DWG." Applicants are also instructed to consult Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 15-25 for additional requirements, which is the controlling guidance referenced in the announcement and is likely to include details on qualifying dislocation scenarios, allowable activities and costs, required documentation, performance expectations, and any special conditions tied to “rapid reskill†design and implementation.
Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (Reskill DWGs) FAQs
What is the Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (Reskill DWGs) opportunity?
Reskill DWGs are discretionary grants from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). They are designed to help communities respond to significant worker dislocations by rapidly reskilling affected workers and supporting their return to employment.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to provide targeted, time-sensitive support when layoffs or other dislocation events create urgent workforce needs, with the goal of accelerating reemployment through training and related services aligned to local and regional labor market demand.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant. Applications are competitively reviewed and selections are made by the funding agency rather than distributed through a formula allocation.
What agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ETA TEGL 15-25.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number and activity area for this funding?
This funding falls under the Employment, Labor and Training activity area and is identified as CFDA/Assistance Listing 17.277.
Who is eligible to apply for Reskill DWGs?
Eligible applicants are defined at 20 CFR 687.120(a) and include: (1) states or outlying areas (including consortia of states); (2) local workforce development boards (WDBs), including consortia of WDBs; (3) entities eligible to receive funding under WIOA Section 166(c) Indian and Native American (INA) program; (4) entities the Governor of the relevant state or outlying area determines to be appropriate; and (5) other entities that can demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor that they have the capability to respond effectively to the specific dislocation circumstances described in the governing guidance.
Where is applicant eligibility defined?
Applicant eligibility is defined in federal regulation at 20 CFR 687.120(a).
Can a consortium apply, and how does that work?
Yes. The opportunity allows consortium applications (for states/outlying areas and for local WDBs). For consortium submissions, only one consortium member may serve as the lead applicant for submission through Grants.gov.
What is the administrative requirement for consortium applications?
The lead applicant must act as the fiscal agent and take responsibility for all fiscal and performance reporting for the grant. This requirement applies to state consortia (one state leads) and WDB consortia (one board leads).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $8,000,000 per grant.
How many awards does ETA expect to make?
The posting estimates approximately 25 awards are expected.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 26, 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date is August 3, 2026. Applications must be submitted by that deadline unless the agency later amends the closing date.
What kinds of situations is this grant intended to respond to?
The program is intended to help communities respond to significant worker dislocations, including layoffs or other dislocation events that create urgent workforce needs.
What types of services or activities does the program support?
Based on the posting, the program focuses on rapidly reskilling affected workers and supporting their return to employment through training and related services aligned to local and regional labor market demand. Additional details on allowable activities and costs are referenced as being in TEGL No. 15-25.
Where can applicants find additional requirements and controlling guidance?
Applicants are instructed to consult Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) No. 15-25, which is referenced as the controlling guidance and is expected to include details such as qualifying dislocation scenarios, allowable activities and costs, required documentation, performance expectations, and any special conditions tied to rapid reskill design and implementation.
How can applicants ask official questions about the opportunity?
ETA directs inquiries to Sabrina Guerrier via email at DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov.
Is there a required email subject line when submitting questions?
Yes. Use the subject line "Reskill DWG" when emailing questions.
How are applications submitted?
The posting specifies that consortium applications must designate one lead applicant for submission through Grants.gov, indicating that applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
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