Training and Employment Guidance Letter (02-26) for FY 2026 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending
🏛 Employment and Training Administration (DOL-ETA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for congressionally designated organizations named in the FY 2026 Explanatory Statement. Only organizations explicitly listed in Appendix I are eligible. This is pre-selected community project funding. No open competitive application process exists.
Award amounts range from $50,000 to $5,320,000. The employment and training focus supports workforce development activities. Organizations must be eligible grant recipients under federal guidelines.
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Program description
Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter may be emailed to Community.Projects.ETA@dol.gov. We encourage FY2026 sponsored recipient organizations 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
- Appendix I confirmation of organizational eligibility
- Federal grant application requirements (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative
- Budget and budget narrative
- Federal compliance documentation
- DUNS number and SAM registration
Program contact
- 👤 Employment and Training Administration
- 📧 Community.Projects.ETA@dol.gov
- 📞 202-693-2606
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 17.289 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$6,341,000
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$6,000,000
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$5,000,000
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$4,675,000
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$4,500,000
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$3,200,000
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$3,057,000
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$3,000,000
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$3,000,000
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$3,000,000
Top States by Funding
- CA 20 awards $29.2M
- WA 6 awards $14.1M
- WI 3 awards $11.7M
- NY 8 awards $11.7M
- SC 3 awards $10.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 17.289). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $214,071,982 | |
| 2025 | $106,698,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $95,501,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only organizations specifically named in Appendix I of the Explanatory Statement. This is congressionally directed spending, not a competitive program.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is January 31, 2027. Register for updates via Grants.gov subscription to stay informed.
What types of activities can be funded?
This supports training and employment guidance activities. Typical employment and training initiatives are eligible.
Is there cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant award.
What is the typical award range?
Awards range from $50,000 to $5,320,000 depending on project scope and funding availability.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Check Appendix I immediately to confirm your organization is listed. Non-designated organizations cannot apply.
- Register on Grants.gov early to receive all updates about this specific TEGL.
- Contact Community.Projects.ETA@dol.gov with any questions before submitting.
- Ensure your organization meets all federal grant recipient requirements.
- Begin your application planning well before the January 31, 2027 deadline.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications from non-designated organizations will be rejected immediately. Not registering for Grants.gov updates may cause missed critical guidance or deadline changes. Incomplete federal compliance documentation causes delays in award processing.
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