Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants
🏛 Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for states, workforce development boards, Native American organizations, and other entities designated by governors to help dislocated workers quickly reskill and return to employment.
States or consortiums of states can apply, with one serving as the fiscal agent. Local workforce development boards or their consortiums may apply, with clear fiscal responsibility assigned.
Indian and Native American program-eligible entities qualify. Governors may designate additional entities that can effectively respond to worker dislocations in their states.
The program supports rapid skills training, job placement, and supportive services for workers displaced by economic change or regional disruption.
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Program description
Please direct inquiries about this funding opportunity to Sabrina Guerrier at DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov with Reskill DWG in the subject line.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Narrative/Project Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Consortium Agreement (if applying as consortium)
- Letters of Support from Employers/Training Partners
Program contact
- 👤 Employment and Training Administration
- 📧 DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov
- 📞 202-693-2606
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 17.277 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$39,990,882
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$37,804,133
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$36,143,800
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$30,000,000
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$27,195,602
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$24,609,335
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$19,929,198
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$15,000,000
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$15,000,000
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$15,000,000
Top States by Funding
- FL 5 awards $106.6M
- CA 11 awards $106.2M
- KY 6 awards $59.4M
- TX 3 awards $47.0M
- WA 4 awards $46.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 17.277). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $175,632,042 | |
| 2025 | $162,489,072 | |
| 2026 est. | $148,629,300 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for Reskill DWG funding?
States, local workforce development boards, Native American organizations, and entities approved by governors. Consortiums of states or WDBs can apply with one entity serving as fiscal agent.
What is the deadline for applications?
The deadline is fixed at August 3, 2026. Plan your submission well in advance.
What activities and services can the grant fund?
Rapid reskilling programs, occupational training, job placement assistance, and supportive services for dislocated workers seeking quick return to employment.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards range from $2 million to $8 million. The total funding pool is $50 million.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
Can applicants reapply if rejected?
Yes, applicants may submit subsequent applications in future funding cycles.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus on demonstrated capacity to serve dislocated workers quickly and effectively in your region.
- Clearly identify the lead applicant if applying as a consortium and confirm fiscal agent responsibilities.
- Show strong connections between proposed training activities and current labor market demand.
- Document partnerships with employers, training providers, and support service agencies.
- Align your proposal with the specific types of worker dislocations occurring in your area.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak labor market analysis or training programs not aligned with real employer hiring needs. Unclear fiscal responsibility and reporting structures in consortium applications. Insufficient detail on how services will reach and support dislocated workers quickly.
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