Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants
This grant funds rapid reskilling and employment recovery services for dislocated workers, including workforce training and related reemployment activities, for eligible public workforce and state entities.
RESTRICTED TO: STATE LOCAL GOV · TRIBAL ENTITIES
⚑ Eligibility is limited to states/outlying areas, local workforce development boards, WIOA Section 166 INA entities, governor-designated entities, or other entities deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Labor. · Consortia may apply, but only one lead applicant may submit and serve as fiscal agent. · Deadline is 2026-08-03.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
Please direct inquiries about this funding opportunity to Sabrina Guerrier at DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov with Reskill DWG in the subject line.
Eligibility
The following entities are eligible for Reskill DWGs (20 CFR 687.120(a)):States or outlying areas, or a consortium of states1;Local workforce development boards (WDBs) or a consortium of WDBs2;Entities eligible for funding through the WIOA Section 166(c) Indian and Native American (INA) program;Entities determined to be appropriate by the Governor of the state or outlying area involved; orEntities that demonstrate to the Secretary of Labor their capability to effectively respond to circumstances related to particular dislocations, like those described in this TEGL.1 For states applying as a consortium, only one state may serve as the lead applicant for purposes of application submission through Grants.gov. The lead applicant must conduct all fiscal and performance reporting and serve as the fiscal agent for the grant.2 For WDBs applying as a consortium, only one WDB may serve as the lead applicant for purposes of application submission through Grants.gov. The lead applicant must conduct all fiscal and performance reporting and serve as the fiscal agent for the grant.Please reference the text of TEGL No. 15-25, for additional requirements.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Employment and Training Administration <<p>DOL-ETA-DWG@dol.gov</p>>
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