Workforce Data Quality Initiative - WDQI Round 10

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Description

This forecasted opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) aims to support State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) in enhancing the quality, integration, and use of workforce data. The initiative is designed to help states develop or improve longitudinal data systems that link workforce and education data, enabling better analysis, reporting, and policy development to improve workforce outcomes.

The program is part of the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI), which seeks to provide policymakers, researchers, and the public with high-quality information about the outcomes of workforce programs and participants.

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Due Dates

• Estimated Application Due Date: May 9, 2025 (applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm Eastern Time)
• This is a forecasted opportunity; the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is under development. Prospective applicants are encouraged to subscribe for updates on Grants.gov.

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Funding Amount

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,600,000
• Award Ceiling: $2,500,000 per project
• Award Floor: $100,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 5
• Cost Sharing/Matching: Not required

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Eligibility

• Eligible Applicants: State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) in:

  • The 50 U.S. States
  • District of Columbia
  • Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Guam
  • Palau
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

• Ineligible States: SWAs in Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Virginia (these states have active WDQI grants through 6/30/2026 and cannot apply in this round).

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Application Process

• The FOA is currently under development; limited information is available at this time.
• Prospective applicants should:
  • Monitor Grants.gov for updates and the official FOA release.
  • Register for updates via the Grants.gov subscription option.
  • Prepare to submit applications electronically by the anticipated deadline.

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Additional Information

• This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the official FOA is released.
• Questions can be directed to the contact email below, but only limited information may be available until the FOA is finalized.
• No cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.

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External Links

• Forecast and updates on Grants.gov
• Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Home
• Assistance Listing 17.261 – WDQI (SAM.gov)

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Contact Information