Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter 02-25, Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
This grant provides guidance on the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund, with contact emails for questions and a recommendation to subscribe on Grants.gov for updates.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,000,000–$8,000,000 per award; approx. $40,000,000 total program funding; up to 10 awards
Summary: Supports state workforce agencies in developing and administering industry-driven skills training aligned with statewide workforce policy and WIOA Title I programs.
Description
This opportunity provides significant funding for State Workforce Agencies to implement large-scale, industry-driven skills training programs. The aim is to enhance workforce development by aligning training initiatives with statewide workforce policies under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I. The grant is intended to support the development, scaling, and administration of training programs that respond to labor market needs and improve employment outcomes.
