Program Year 2026 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career Service Training
Can you apply?
This grant is for current National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career Services and Training grantees only. Applicants must be existing grant recipients renewing or negotiating their Program Year 2026 allotments. This is not open to new applicants or organizations without current NFJP funding.
Only organizations with active NFJP Career Services and Training grants may submit required documents for PY 2026. The program requires performance negotiations as part of the renewal process.
Program description
To provide instructions to National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career Services and Training grantees for the submission of required documents for Program Year (PY) 2026 allotments and performance negotiations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Grant application form (as specified in PY 2026 guidance)
- Performance report and outcome data
- Proposed budget and budget narrative
- Cost allocation documentation
- Certifications and compliance documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Employment and Training Administration
- 📧 NFJP.OGM@dol.gov
- 📞 202-693-2606
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 17.264 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$7,742,628
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$7,503,607
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$7,324,989
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$7,031,866
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$7,030,617
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$5,713,392
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$5,712,377
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$5,049,516
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$5,048,619
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$4,935,737
Top States by Funding
- CA 25 awards $105.3M
- WA 5 awards $22.9M
- TX 6 awards $22.6M
- NY 10 awards $21.0M
- NC 9 awards $17.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 17.264). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $97,529,663 | |
| 2025 | $97,396,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $97,396,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only current NFJP Career Services and Training grantees. New applicants are not eligible. You must have an active NFJP grant.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is June 20, 2026. Plan submission timing carefully to meet this date.
What documents are required?
Required documents depend on your current grant agreement. Check your grant administration materials or contact your ETA grants officer for specifics.
How much funding is available?
Total program funding is $89,405,000. Individual award amounts vary and are determined through performance negotiations.
Can I apply if I'm not a current grantee?
No. This is exclusively for existing NFJP Career Services and Training grantees renewing their grants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review your current grant agreement and any PY 2026 guidance documents from ETA before submitting.
- Contact your ETA grants officer early to clarify which documents you need to submit.
- Gather performance data and cost documentation in advance of the deadline.
- Ensure your organization's contact information and certifications are current in the SAM database.
- Submit well before June 20, 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing performance data or incomplete cost allocations in submission packages. Organizations failing to review PY 2026 specific guidance and submitting outdated documentation formats. Submitting applications without coordination between finance and program staff on budget and narrative alignment.
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