Work Opportunity Tax Credit Initial Funding Allotments for Fiscal Year 2026
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listings: 17.271 -- Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program (WOTC)
Last Updated: April 28, 2026
Description
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).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) including the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Grantor contact information
Description
Charlene Wright
Wright.Charlene@dol.gov
Wright.Charlene@dol.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| TEGL_09-25.pdf | TEGL 09-25.pdf | Apr 28, 2026 06:42 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 28, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Award
$15,203,383
Program Funding
53
Expected awards
$36,000
Award Minimum
$1,742,067
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ETA-WOTC-TEGL-09-25
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Formula funding for program administration.
Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 28, 2026
Archive date:
June 29, 2026
