[Employment and Training Administration](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta)

May 29, 2026

Total program funding: $674,897,000 | Award ceiling: $80,539,150 | Award floor: $315,800 | ~54 awards

Formula grants to states and outlying areas for administration of the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service under WIOA for Program Year 2026.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides formula-based funding to states (including DC and Puerto Rico) and outlying areas (Guam and the Virgin Islands) to administer the Wagner-Peyser Employment Service (ES) as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for Program Year 2026. The ES delivers labor exchange services, including job search assistance, placement, labor market information, and related employment services to job seekers and employers. The allotments are determined by statutory formula based on workforce and unemployment data. --- ## Due Dates - **May 29, 2026:** Full application (SF-424) submission deadline for ETA-TEGL-10-25-ES. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Program Funding:** $674,897,000 - **Award Ceiling:** $80,539,150 (e.g., California) - **Award Floor:** $315,800 (smallest state/area) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 54 (one per state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands) - **Funding Formula:** Based on each state’s share of the civilian labor force and unemployment (see below for details). --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) - Outlying Areas: Guam and the Virgin Islands *Note: Local workforce areas and other entities are not eligible. Only the designated state agencies may apply.* --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** - States and outlying areas must submit an electronically signed SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance, through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - The application must reference the exact state allotment amount and CFDA number (17.207). - Registration in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration) is required and must be current. - **Deadline:** - Applications are due by May 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. - **Instructions:** - Search for the opportunity number ETA-TEGL-10-25-ES on Grants.gov. - Follow the “APPLY” link and complete all required forms. - Ensure indirect cost estimates are included, even if $0. - For technical issues, contact Grants.gov support at 800-518-4726 or [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov). --- ## Additional Information - **Formula Details:** - 97% of funds are distributed based on: - 2/3: State’s share of civilian labor force (average 12 months ending 9/30 or 12/31) - 1/3: State’s share of total unemployment (same period) - Minimums: 90% of prior year relative share or 0.28% of total for states; no maximum. - 10% of state funds must be reserved for use by the Governor for performance incentives, services for special needs groups, and exemplary service models. - **Reporting:** - Quarterly financial and performance reports are required. - **No cost-sharing or matching requirement.** - **Funds are provided as part of a statutory formula and are not competitive.** --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Synopsis](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362138) - [ETA Wagner-Peyser Program Page](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta) - [PY 2026 State Allotments and Guidance (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/TEGL-10-25.pdf) - [Register with Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/register) - [Entity Registration at SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |--------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------| | Anu Mathew | [WIOA-WP-WIG-ETAGrants@dol.gov](mailto:WIOA-WP-WIG-ETAGrants@dol.gov) | Not listed | | ETA Web Portal | [eta.webportal@dol.gov](mailto:eta.webportal@dol.gov) | (877)-872-5627 | For program or submission questions, email WIOA-WP-WIG-ETAGrants@dol.gov and reference the opportunity number ETA-TEGL-10-25-ES.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Employment Service (Wagner-Peyser) Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2026

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