The National Dislocated Worker Grant Program provides financial support to help workers who have lost their jobs due to significant economic changes or disasters. The grants aim to offer employment and training services to help these workers get back into the workforce.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide employment and training services to workers who have been laid off due to economic shifts or disasters. It's open to a wide range of applicants since the eligibility is unrestricted.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to manage funds
- Incomplete application
- Lack of a clear plan for employment and training services
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Past performance issues with federal grants
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of organizational capacity
- Past performance documentation
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Evidence of need for services
- Plan for measuring outcomes
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
- Maintain accurate and timely reporting
- Be prepared for audits or reviews
- Understand the specific needs of the dislocated workers
- Have a sustainable plan for after the grant period ends
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to a wide range of applicants since the eligibility is unrestricted. This means any organization capable of providing employment and training services to dislocated workers can apply. This includes non-profits, government agencies, educational institutions, and private organizations.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide employment and training services to workers who have been laid off due to economic shifts or disasters. It's open to a wide range of applicants since the eligibility is unrestricted.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capacity to manage funds
- Incomplete application
- Lack of a clear plan for employment and training services
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Past performance issues with federal grants
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to provide employment and training services, such as job search assistance, career counseling, and skills training, to workers who have lost their jobs due to economic disruptions or disasters.
Total Program Funding
$300,000,000
Expected Awards
150
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2028(918 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 31, 2029
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Obtain a DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Document past performance on similar projects
- Prepare a plan for measuring project outcomes
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Submit application by the deadline