Fiscal Year 2027 State Workforce Agency Unemployment Insurance Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines

This UIPL is to provide states with information about preliminary Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Administration base resource planning targets, with general guidelines for resource planning, and an explanation of how the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) allocates base resources among the states. Questions regarding this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) may be emailed to Rahel Bizuayene ( bizuayene.rahel@dol.gov ). Program Details Employment and Training Administration is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year 2027 State Workforce Agency Unemployment Insurance Resource Planning Targets and Guidelines grant program to support workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Employment and Training Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Employment and Training Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $1.9M – $457.7M. The application deadline is October 30, 2026 (7 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611430, 624310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by DOL-ETA

Award details

Award range: $1.9M – $457.7M. Applications close on October 30, 2026 (7 days remaining).

Categories

Workforce