Program Year 2026 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Indian and Native American Programs - Employment and Training Grants - Youth
This grant provides funding to support employment, education, and training services for Indian and Native American youth, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: May 22, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $14,000,000 | Award ceiling: $2,808,366 | Up to 63 awards | 4-year period (annual renewals subject to funding)
Summary: Supports employment and training services for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth to promote economic self-sufficiency.
Description
This grant supports the Indian and Native American Program (INAP) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), providing funding for employment and training activities targeting Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth. The program aims to increase economic self-sufficiency by offering employment services, financial assistance for education and training, and related supportive services. Awards are made through a competitive process every four years, with annual continuation funding contingent on federal appropriations.
