This grant provides funding to states and outlying areas for workforce information activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for Program Year 2026.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: May 28, 2026: SF-424 submission deadline | May 29, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $32,031,000 | Expected number of awards: 54 | Award ceiling: $2,446,924 | Award floor: $79,117
Summary: Formula grants to states and outlying areas to support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of workforce and labor market information.
Key Information: Only states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands are eligible; formula-based allocations.
This program provides formula-based grants to states and outlying areas under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of workforce and labor market information. The goal is to improve the availability, quality, and use of workforce data for planning, policy, and program administration at the state and local levels. Funds are distributed by administrative formula and support activities such as labor market information system enhancements, data integration, and dissemination of workforce trends.