Training and Employment Guidance Letter (02-26) for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending
This letter provides guidance for FY 2026 community project funding recipients and encourages them to subscribe on Grants.gov for future updates.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (original application deadline) | September 30, 2026 (optional pre-application abstract for technical assistance) | January 31, 2027 (final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total program: $95,501,000 | Award range: $50,000–$5,320,000 per project (see Appendix I for recipient-specific amounts) | Up to 108 awards expected
Summary: Provides Congressionally directed funding to specified organizations for workforce development and employment training demonstration projects.
Key Information: Only organizations named in the FY 2026 Congressional Explanatory Statement (Appendix I) are eligible.
Description
This opportunity supports workforce development and employment training projects through Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending, as administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Funding is available only to organizations specifically named in the Explanatory Statement for Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (see Appendix I of the program guidance). Projects must align with the descriptions authorized by Congress and focus on direct training, employment services, or the development/expansion of workforce programs serving a public benefit.
