DOL 17 active programs
2026 data Public-data reference. official source

U.S. Department of Labor

17 federal programs administered by U.S. Department of Labor, sourced directly from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings catalog.

Workforce development, job training, worker protection, and employment services.

Portfolio overview. U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) currently administers 17 federal assistance programs listed in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. The portfolio concentrates in Education (12 programs), Business & Economic Development (5 programs). Each listing on this page links through to the full CFDA program detail — funding range, eligibility categories, current funding opportunities on Grants.gov, and the authorizing legislation.

Funding scale. SAM.gov publishes funding range data for 17 of 17 DOL programs. The largest award ceiling in this portfolio is $500.0 million, and the median listed ceiling is $10.0 million. Assistance Listings funding ranges represent the envelope across all awards, not the amount any single applicant can expect — individual awards depend on appropriations, the scope of the proposed project, and the evaluation score. Always cross-check against the current NOFO for the figure that matters to your application.

Who applies. Across the 17 DOL programs, the most frequently listed eligibility categories are state local gov (15 programs), nonprofit (6 programs), educational institution (1 program). Every applicant, regardless of entity type, must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) before submitting on Grants.gov. Nonprofits need current IRS 501(c)(3) determination; state and local governments typically need a designated authorizing official; tribal organizations apply under set-aside provisions; educational institutions frequently need institutional pre-award offices to handle the submission. First-time applicants should allow 4–6 weeks for SAM.gov registration to validate before a deadline.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance — CFDA) U.S. Department of Labor federal grant programs (CFDA codes), descriptions, eligibility, and funding categories · 2026 SAM.gov Assistance Listings replaced the legacy CFDA catalog; all federal financial assistance programs must publish here. Updated continuously as agencies revise program details.

Grant Programs (17)

17.261 Education

Disability Employment Initiative

Grants to improve employment outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities through workforce systems.

Up to $5M

17.207 Education

Employment Service

Federal grants to states for public employment offices providing job placement, career guidance, and labor market information.

Up to $20M

17.804 Education

H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants

Grants to increase the technical skills of American workers in high-growth industries.

Up to $10M

17.207 Education

Industry and Sector Partnerships

Grants to develop sector-based workforce partnerships connecting employers and workers in high-demand industries.

Up to $5M

17.207 Education

One-Stop Career Center Grants

Grants for comprehensive American Job Center network providing employment and training services.

Up to $10M

17.268 Education

Reentry Employment Opportunities

Grants providing employment services to formerly incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism.

Up to $5M

17.720 Business & Economic Development

Registered Apprenticeship

Grants to expand registered apprenticeship programs connecting employers to qualified workers.

Up to $5M

17.265 Education

Reintegration for Ex-Offenders Adult

Competitive grants for workforce development and mentoring services helping adults with criminal records find employment.

Up to $5M

17.270 Education

Reintegration of Ex-Offenders

Competitive grants to provide workforce development services to help ex-offenders find employment.

Up to $3M

17.235 Education

Senior Community Service Employment Program

Part-time employment and training opportunities for low-income older adults to transition to private employment.

Up to $20M

17.245 Business & Economic Development

Trade Adjustment Assistance Workers

Re-employment services for workers who lose jobs due to international trade including training and income support.

Up to $30M

17.225 Business & Economic Development

Unemployment Insurance

Grants to states for the administration of the federal-state unemployment insurance system.

Up to $500M

17.259 Education

WIOA Dislocated Workers

Formula grants for services to workers who have lost jobs due to plant closings, layoffs, or disasters.

Up to $50M

17.278 Education

WIOA Youth Activities

Formula grants for employment and education activities for in-school and out-of-school youth ages 14-24.

Up to $20M

17.283 Business & Economic Development

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Grants to states to administer the federal tax credit program encouraging employers to hire targeted groups.

Up to $2M

17.802 Business & Economic Development

Workforce Data Quality Initiative

Grants to improve state workforce longitudinal data systems tracking outcomes for employment programs.

Up to $3M

17.258 Education

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult

Formula grants providing training, employment, and support services to low-income adults seeking jobs.

Up to $50M

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.