Fiscal Year 2026 Funding Allotments and Operating Guidance for Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments Grants
This grant provides FY 2026 funding details and operating guidance for state RESEA programs, covering definitions, funding formulas, program requirements, evaluation, and reporting.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: August 28, 2026: RESEA State Plan submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $415,630,000 | Individual state awards: $498,400–$84,623,334 | Period of performance: 2.5 years
Summary: Supports state workforce agencies in providing reemployment services and eligibility assessments to unemployment insurance claimants, with a focus on evidence-based interventions and integration with workforce programs.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov and emailed to OUI.RESEA@dol.gov by the deadline.
Description
This federal grant provides substantial funding to State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) to operate Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) programs for unemployment insurance (UI) claimants. The program aims to improve employment outcomes, reduce the duration of UI benefits, strengthen program integrity, and enhance integration with broader workforce development systems. For FY 2026, the grant emphasizes evidence-based interventions, robust performance reporting, and alignment with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
