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 seeking to develop industry-driven skills training programs. Eligible lead applicants are limited to State Workforce Agencies (SWAs)—state agencies responsible for statewide workforce policy and WIOA Title I program administration.
State agencies must demonstrate capacity to manage large federal grants and coordinate with local workforce boards. The program supports training aligned with current industry demand and labor market needs.
No cost-sharing is required for this funding opportunity.
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Program description
Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) may be emailed to Daniela Petchik, Grants Management Specialist at 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
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (OMB standard form)
- Project narrative/proposal
- Budget and budget justification
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Labor market analysis
- Letters of commitment from employer partners
- Data collection and evaluation plan
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 (SWAs) can serve as lead applicants. SWAs must be the state agency responsible for WIOA Title I program administration and statewide workforce policy.
What is the funding range for this grant?
Awards typically range from $3,000,000 to $8,000,000. Total program funding is $40,000,000 across all awards.
What types of training activities are supported?
This grant focuses on industry-driven skills training programs. Programs should align with current industry demand and labor market needs.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require any applicant cost-sharing or match requirement.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is August 17, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Register for updates on Grants.gov using the subscription option for this TEGL. You'll receive notifications about any amendments or clarifications.
- Contact the grants management team early if you have questions. Daniela Petchik (petchik.daniela.m@dol.gov) and Brinda Ruggles (ruggles.brinda@dol.gov) can provide technical assistance.
- Focus your proposal on demonstrated industry partnerships. Strength in employer engagement and labor market alignment will be competitive.
- Develop a clear data plan showing how you'll track participant outcomes. Document job placement rates and wage gains post-training.
- Ensure your application demonstrates your SWA's capacity to manage a multi-million dollar federal grant. Include staffing, fiscal controls, and prior grant management experience.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lose points when employers aren't genuinely engaged in curriculum design and aren't committed to hiring program participants. Weak labor market analysis or training that doesn't match regional industry demand signals poor planning. Failure to show adequate staffing and fiscal systems for a large federal award suggests implementation risk.
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