This grant is for supporting the continued operations of the Unemployment Insurance Integrity Center of Excellence, which helps states improve their unemployment insurance programs by providing training, resources, and fraud prevention tools. The grant is specifically intended for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' Center for Employment Security Education and Research.
Who it's for: This grant is realistically for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' Center for Employment Security Education and Research (NASWA/CESER), which has been operating the UI Integrity Center since 2017.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being NASWA/CESER
- Not focusing on UI program integrity
- Lack of experience in providing training and technical assistance for UI programs
- Inability to develop and disseminate UI program integrity resources
- Inability to promote innovative tools and products for UI fraud prevention
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status
- Documentation of past operations of the UI Integrity Center
- Detailed proposal for continued operations
- Budget outline for the use of $9,000,000
- Plan for training and technical assistance to states
- Strategies for developing and disseminating UI program integrity resources
- Innovative tools and products for UI fraud prevention
Cautions
- The grant is specifically intended for NASWA/CESER.
- Strict focus on UI program integrity and fraud prevention is required.
- Short application window from posting to deadline.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The eligible applicant is specifically the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' Center for Employment Security Education and Research (NASWA/CESER). This organization is a 501(c)(3) entity that has been operating the UI Integrity Center since 2017, focusing on unemployment insurance program integrity and workforce development initiatives.
Overview
This grant is realistically for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies' Center for Employment Security Education and Research (NASWA/CESER), which has been operating the UI Integrity Center since 2017.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being NASWA/CESER
- Not focusing on UI program integrity
- Lack of experience in providing training and technical assistance for UI programs
- Inability to develop and disseminate UI program integrity resources
- Inability to promote innovative tools and products for UI fraud prevention
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support the operations of the UI Integrity Center, including training and technical assistance for states, developing and sharing resources on UI program integrity, and creating tools to prevent improper payments and fraud.
Total Program Funding
$9,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 25, 2026(9 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 25, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as NASWA/CESER
- Prepare documentation of 501(c)(3) status
- Draft a detailed proposal for UI Integrity Center operations
- Outline a budget plan for $9,000,000
- Develop a plan for state training and technical assistance
- Create strategies for UI program integrity resource development
- Design innovative tools for UI fraud prevention