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Closed on May 1, 2026

Announcement of Enhancements to Identity Verification Services and Funding Opportunity to Support State Costs Associated with Participation in Such Services

Employment and Training Administration · Opportunity number ETA-UIPL-10-26

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 2, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of May 1, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberETA-UIPL-10-26
AgencyEmployment and Training Administration
Department of Labor
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)17.225
PostedApr 1, 2026
DeadlineMay 1, 2026
Award ceiling$400,000
Expected number of awards47
Estimated total program funding$18,800,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEmployment labor and training
Last updated hereMay 2, 2026

Summary from the notice

To advise states that the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) is enhancing its identity (ID) verification services offering via the U.S. General Services Administration"s (GSA) Login.gov and to announce a new funding opportunity to support state-incurred expenses related to participation in these ID verification services. Questions regarding this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) may be emailed to Charlene Wright (wright.charlene@dol.gov).

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico); and the Virgin Islands.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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