WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants / WIA National Emergency Grants

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WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants / WIA National Emergency Grants

Federal · EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION · #17.277

DWGs are supplemental, time-limited funding assistance provided in response to major economic dislocations or other events that cause significant impact on states and local areas that exceed the capacity of existing formula funds and other relevant resources. DWGs enable states and communities to respond to and recover from large, unexpected dislocation events.

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WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants
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About this program

DWGs are supplemental, time-limited funding assistance provided in response to major economic dislocations or other events that cause significant impact on states and local areas that exceed the capacity of existing formula funds and other relevant resources. DWGs enable states and communities to respond to and recover from large, unexpected dislocation events.

Who can apply

TerritorialU.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)Department or Agency of a U.S. State GovernmentDepartment or Agency of a U.S. Territorial GovernmentInterstate OrganizationFederally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentIndian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government CombinationLocalTribalState

Categories

FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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