Closed on May 28, 2026

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2026

Employment and Training Administration · Opportunity number ETA-WOTC-TEGL-09-25

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 29, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of May 28, 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 number	ETA-WOTC-TEGL-09-25
Agency	Employment and Training Administration Department of Labor
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	17.271
Posted	Apr 28, 2026
Deadline	May 28, 2026
Award ceiling	$1,742,067
Award floor	$36,000
Expected number of awards	53
Estimated total program funding	$15,203,383
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Grant
Category	Employment labor and training
Last updated here	May 29, 2026

Summary from the notice

This TEGL announces the availability of WOTC FY 2026 state allotments to conduct WOTC activities and grant award application requirements for grantees to receive funding allocations. In addition, it provides general administrative policies and procedural guidance set forth by ETA and requirements outlined in the WOTC Statement of Work. Questions regarding this funding opportunity 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

State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) including the District of Columbia, 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.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2026

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

Not listed as eligible

Eligibility details from the notice

Registrations you will likely need

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