Change 1 to Training and Employment Guidance Letter 02-25, Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grant Program
🏛 Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state workforce agencies that administer WIOA Title I programs. Only state agencies responsible for statewide workforce policy development can serve as lead applicants.
The funding supports industry-driven skills training initiatives. Awards range from $3 million to $8 million per grant.
No cost-sharing is required. Applicants should work with their state's designated workforce agency leadership.
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Program description
Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) may be emailed to petchik.daniela.m@dol.gov and Brinda Ruggles, Grant Officer at ruggles.brinda@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular TEGL.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative describing training program design
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Evidence of employer and industry engagement
- Alignment statement with state WIOA Title I policy
Program contact
- 👤 Employment and Training Administration
- 📧 petchik.daniela.m@dol.gov
- 📞 202-693-2606
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 17.280 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$8,000,000
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$7,999,920
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$5,705,600
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$4,999,192
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$4,897,718
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$4,682,663
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$4,453,680
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$4,310,420
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$3,300,000
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$3,300,000
Top States by Funding
- VA 7 awards $16.2M
- LA 10 awards $15.4M
- MS 6 awards $13.6M
- WV 7 awards $11.3M
- AR 7 awards $11.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 17.280). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $32,585,900 | |
| 2025 | $23,399,992 | |
| 2026 est. | $30,085,900 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only State Workforce Agencies can serve as lead applicants. These are state agencies administering WIOA Title I programs.
What is the funding amount?
Awards range from $3 million to $8 million. The total funding pool is $40 million.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is August 17, 2026. This is a fixed deadline.
What activities does this grant fund?
This grant supports industry-driven skills training programs that align with state workforce development priorities.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Register on Grants.gov for updates about this TEGL and future guidance changes. Check regularly for clarifications.
- Ensure your state workforce agency meets the WIOA Title I administration requirement before investing application effort. Contact your state leadership first.
- Coordinate with employers in priority industries when developing your training proposal. Industry input strengthens competitiveness.
- Document how your training plan connects to state workforce policy and economic development goals. Alignment matters.
- Start early given the large award amounts and complex state-level approval processes. Allow time for internal approvals.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they don't demonstrate strong employer partnerships or labor market demand for the proposed training. Weak alignment with state workforce policy and WIOA Title I priorities causes rejection. Insufficient detail on how the training serves specific industry sectors reduces competitiveness.
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