Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information
Updated guidance and application information for the National Dislocated Worker Grant Program is available; contact Jenifer McEnery for access issues.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: May 8, 2026: Application submission deadline (Current Closing Date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000,000 per award; minimum $150,000; estimated total program funding $300,000,000; typical period of performance up to 36 months.
Summary: Supports workforce and economic recovery by funding projects that provide disaster-relief employment and/or employment and training services to eligible dislocated workers and communities impacted by disasters or major economic dislocations.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; eligibility and application requirements vary by grant type.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Employment and Training Administration (U.S. Department of Labor) provides support for projects addressing the employment impacts of disasters, emergencies, or significant economic dislocations. Through the National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program, eligible entities can apply for funding to implement projects that offer temporary disaster-relief employment and/or employment and training services to dislocated workers and other eligible individuals. The program is designed to help communities recover from disasters (including public health emergencies) and respond to mass layoffs, plant closures, or other major economic disruptions.
