The Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants are designed to help organizations provide training and employment services to workers who have lost their jobs. The goal is to quickly reskill these workers so they can re-enter the workforce.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide training and employment services to dislocated workers. Since the applicant types are unrestricted, a wide range of entities, including nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions, can apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Incomplete application
- Missed deadline
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage funds
- Lack of a clear plan for reskilling dislocated workers
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of organizational capacity
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Past performance documentation
- Organizational financial statements
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal regulations
- Be prepared to manage and report on large sums of money
- Have a clear and detailed plan for how the funds will be used
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any type of applicant, as it is listed as 'unrestricted'. This means that a wide variety of entities, such as nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and possibly even private businesses, can apply as long as they can demonstrate the ability to provide training and employment services to dislocated workers.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide training and employment services to dislocated workers. Since the applicant types are unrestricted, a wide range of entities, including nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions, can apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Incomplete application
- Missed deadline
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage funds
- Lack of a clear plan for reskilling dislocated workers
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement training programs, support employment services, and cover administrative costs related to reskilling dislocated workers.
Total Program Funding
$50,000,000
Expected Awards
25
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 26, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 3, 2026(37 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 3, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile past performance documentation
- Ensure all organizational financial statements are up to date
- Submit the completed application by the deadline