Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026
This grant provides funding to states for workforce training and support services for dislocated workers under the WIOA program for Program Year 2026.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: May 29, 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $1,396,161,000 | Award range: $727,769 – $259,233,111 per state
Summary: Supports state-level programs to assist dislocated workers with re-employment and training under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Program Year 2026.
Key Information: Only states, DC, and Puerto Rico are eligible applicants.
Description
This opportunity provides formula grants to states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico to support Dislocated Worker Program activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Program Year (PY) 2026. The program aims to help workers who have lost their jobs due to layoffs or other economic shifts, providing job training, employment services, and related support to facilitate rapid re-employment and career advancement. Funds are distributed based on a statutory formula considering unemployment and economic data.
