Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Indian and Native American Program - Employment and Training Grants
For program-related questions:
INAP.OGM@dol.gov
Grants.gov contact center:
800.518.4726
support@grants.gov
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This opportunity provides grants to support employment and training activities for Native Americans in the areas of healthcare, manufacturing, IT, energy, and other industries. Funds should be used to assist eligible participants with employment, financial assistance for education and training, and other supportive services necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Performance indicators:
- Employment rate in the second quarter after exit (ERQ2)
- Employment rate in the fourth quarter after exit (ERQ4)
- Median earnings in the second quarter after exit (MEQ2)
- Credential attainment rate (CRED) - Training participants who attained a credential during participation or within 1 year after exit
- Measurable skills gains rate (MSG) - Training participants who gained a measurable skill during the program year
- Effectiveness in serving employers (ESE) - Retention with the same employer in the second and fourth quarters after exit
Eligible applicants include:
- Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments
- Native American Tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For applications serving adults:
Award ceiling: $5,998,062
Award floor: $18,024
Project period: 36 months
Estimated number of awards: 97
Estimated total program funding:
$62,000,000
For applications serving youth:
Award ceiling: $2,808,366
Project period: 36 months
Estimated number of awards: 63
Estimated total program funding:
$14,000,000
Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and online application process are available through grants.gov.
For applications serving adults:
For applications serving youth:
Employment and Training Administration Funding Opportunity Announcements 2026 Application Guide
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Organizations (2)
- Employment and Training Administration, view details
- U.S. Department of Labor, view details
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