Employment and Training Administration
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) funds job training, employment services, and unemployment benefits through federal grants.
Get $1.1M to Train Young Talent & Grow Your Business!
Community colleges, HBCUs, and TCCUs can receive up to $1.18M to provide tuition, career training, and counseling to low-income youth aged 16-24. This program aims to equip eligible young adults with the skills and support needed to succeed in the workforce.
Get $1.17M for Ex-Offender Employment Programs!
Faith-based and community organizations can receive up to $1.17 million to provide job training and support services for adult ex-offenders. This funding aims to create employment opportunities, particularly in green jobs, and aid successful reintegration into high-need communities.
Get Up To $1.1M for Youth Training & Job Programs
This grant provides up to $1.1 million to organizations serving at-risk youth (ages 16-24) with job training, education, and community service opportunities. Funding supports construction and other in-demand industry skills development.
Get Up to $1.1M for Workforce Training & Reemployment
This grant is for States and Outlying Areas to support dislocated workers with training and reemployment services. Access up to $1.1 million to help your workforce transition and thrive.
Get Up To $1.1M for Youth Workforce Training
Non-profits can secure up to $1.1 million to train disadvantaged youth in valuable job skills and provide community service opportunities. This grant aims to boost young people's education, occupational training, and employment prospects.
Unlock Millions for Equitable Unemployment Access
States that previously missed out can now apply for funds to improve unemployment compensation program access for all. Additional allotments of up to $1 million are available on a first-come, first-served basis to responsive applicants.
Get Up to $1M to Launch Youth Justice Careers!
This grant offers up to $1,000,000 to organizations supporting at-risk, in-school youth aged 16-21 with career exploration and mentoring in justice and emergency services. The funding aims to help these young people complete high school and avoid the criminal justice system.
Get Up To $1 Million for Workforce Data Systems
State Workforce Agencies can apply for up to $1 million to build and improve longitudinal data systems for training, employment, and unemployment insurance programs. This funding will enhance program evaluation and provide better insights for stakeholders.
Unlock $750K for Worker Rights Initiatives in Georgia!
Georgia-based worker organizations can access up to $750,000 to build capacity and enhance the respect for workers' rights. This funding supports projects focused on improving working conditions and empowering laborers.
Fund Your Business: Women in Nontraditional Trades Grant
Community-based organizations helping women enter apprenticeships and nontraditional careers can receive significant funding to expand their outreach, recruitment, and support programs. This grant aims to boost female participation and retention in skilled trades and technical fields.
Get Paid Leave Grants: Boost Your Business & Employees
This grant is for states looking to study and develop paid family and medical leave programs. Secure funding to create a program that benefits both your workforce and business, improving job retention and economic health.
Get Funding for Native Hawaiian & Alaska Native Youth Training
Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native organizations with proven training experience can apply for funds to develop job skills programs for youth aged 14-24. This grant aims to prepare young people for high-growth industries and in-demand occupations.
Get Up To $450K to Streamline Business Licenses!
This grant offers up to $450,000 for individual states and up to $1,000,000 for state associations to review and reform occupational licensing. The goal is to reduce burdensome requirements and improve license portability, making it easier for workers and businesses to operate across state lines.
Unlock Grant Funds for Farmworker Youth Training & Jobs
Existing National Farmworker Jobs Program grantees can access over $325,000 to expand youth workforce investment activities. This funding will boost access to education, career services, and training, leading to stable, high-quality employment for eligible farmworker youth.
$300K Grants for Women in Skilled Trades!
Are you a consortium of a community-based organization, workforce development area, and apprenticeship sponsor focused on empowering women in skilled trades? Secure up to $300,000 to boost recruitment, training, and retention for women in nontraditional occupations.
Get $250K for Labor Research & Policy Insights
University-based researchers can secure up to $250,000 over two years to conduct critical research on worker protection, safety, and labor standards for the Department of Labor. This funding supports innovative studies aimed at improving policies and programs that benefit American workers.
Get $250K for Paid Leave Program Research!
State and municipal governments, along with federally recognized tribes, can apply for grants to research, develop, and implement paid family and medical leave programs. Funds will support critical analyses like cost-benefit studies, feasibility assessments, and implementation planning.
Unlock Up to $250K for Paid Leave Research!
Government entities like states, cities, and tribes can receive up to $250,000 to research and improve paid family and medical leave programs. This funding supports crucial analysis like cost-benefit studies, feasibility assessments, and economic impact research.
Get $100K to Train Your Team for Green Jobs!
If you're an active DOL-funded grantee, this grant offers up to $100,000 to expand your training programs for the booming green energy sector. Prepare your workforce for new career opportunities in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Secure Funding for Retirement Benefits Programs!
Nonprofit organizations can apply for funding to plan portable retirement benefits programs for low-wage workers. This grant supports research into challenges, opportunities, and scalable models to boost retirement security for underserved populations.