[Employment and Training Administration](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta)

April 12, 2026 (Travel reimbursement application) | April 13, 2026 (Full application via Grants.gov)

Up to $8,000 per award; total program funding $424,000; up to 53 awards expected.

Supports travel reimbursement for State Workforce Agencies to attend the 2026 National Unemployment Insurance Convening in Washington, D.C.

--- ## Description This grant provides reimbursement for travel costs incurred by State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to attend the 2026 National Unemployment Insurance (UI) Convening, held March 10–11, 2026, at the Frances Perkins Building in Washington, D.C. The initiative is designed to support state participation in collaborative sessions focused on program integrity, data quality, and performance improvement in unemployment insurance operations. --- ## Due Dates - **April 12, 2026:** Deadline for states to submit grant application packages for travel reimbursement (30 days after publication of guidance). - **April 13, 2026:** Final deadline for full application submission via Grants.gov (must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm Eastern Time). --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Ceiling:** $8,000 per state/territory. - **Award Floor:** $0. - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $424,000. - **Expected Number of Awards:** 53 (one for each eligible state/territory). - **Allowable Expenses:** Reimbursement covers actual costs for travel, lodging (up to federal per diem rates), and per diem for up to two individuals per state. Airfare (coach class), train fare, personal vehicle mileage ($0.725/mile), hotel ($276/night plus tax for March 2026), meals and incidentals ($92/day full, $69/travel days), and certain miscellaneous fees (e.g., baggage, parking) are eligible. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. - **Other Notes:** Only SWAs are eligible; awards are intended for reimbursement of up to two individuals per state to attend the convening. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361491) using Form SF-424. - **Required Documentation:** - Completed Form SF-424 (ensure use of the current version). - Suggested travel reimbursement documentation for each traveler, detailing all expenses. - Supporting receipts and documentation for all claimed expenses. - **Submission Steps:** 1. Complete and submit Form SF-424 via Grants.gov. 2. Email the travel reimbursement documentation to ETA-UI-Inquiries@dol.gov with a copy to the appropriate regional office. 3. Ensure the grant application and reimbursement documents are submitted no later than April 12, 2026. - **SAM Registration:** States must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and use a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). --- ## Additional Information - **No cost sharing or matching required.** - **Federal per diem rates and reimbursement policies apply.** - **Travel is authorized to begin on March 9, 2026, to ensure timely arrival for the event.** - **Failure to submit a complete application package by the deadline will result in ineligibility for reimbursement.** --- ## External Links - [Funder Home Page](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361491) - [Travel Reimbursement Guide (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/2026-UI-Convening-Suggested-Travel-Reimbursement-Document.pdf) - [UIPL 08-26 Full Guidance (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/UIPL-08-26.pdf) - [General Services Administration (Federal Per Diem Rates)](https://www.gsa.gov/travel) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |------------------------|---------------------------------| | Chanta Ferrell | ferrell.chanta@dol.gov | | ETA-UI Inquiries | ETA-UI-Inquiries@dol.gov | | ETA Web Portal | eta.webportal@dol.gov | | ETA Main Phone | (877)-872-5627 |

2026 National Unemployment Insurance Convening Reimbursement Instructions

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