Opportunity Information: Apply for TEGL 02 15
The Operational Guidance for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs), referenced as TEGL 02-15, is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). These grants are authorized under Section 170 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and are designed to help communities respond quickly when major, unexpected events lead to significant job losses. In practical terms, DWGs are meant to act as surge capacity: they provide extra, time-limited resources so states and other eligible applicants can scale up staffing, services, and training supports when the normal WIOA Dislocated Worker program funding is not enough to meet the sudden increase in need.
The core purpose of DWGs is to support dislocated workers who have been laid off due to large layoffs or other significant dislocation events. The funds are intended to expand access to WIOA employment and training services during the period when demand spikes, with the overarching goal of helping affected workers return to work as quickly as possible. Beyond rapid reemployment, the grants emphasize improving longer-term employability and earnings, which commonly translates into providing enhanced career services, job search and placement assistance, and training opportunities aligned with in-demand occupations so workers can transition into stable employment rather than cycling through short-term jobs.
A major component of this guidance also covers Disaster DWGs. These are specifically aimed at areas that have received a federal disaster declaration from the recognized agency that has authority over the federal disaster response. In those situations, Disaster DWG funding can be used to create temporary employment opportunities connected to disaster cleanup and recovery. This temporary work is intended to help communities address immediate recovery needs while also providing affected workers with paid, time-limited jobs that can stabilize income and maintain labor force attachment during a period of local disruption.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity is classified as discretionary, uses a grant instrument, and falls under the Employment, Labor, and Training activity category. The assistance listing associated with the program is CFDA (now commonly referred to as ALN) 17.277. The published award ceiling is up to $25,000,000, and the listing anticipates a high volume of awards (an estimated 150), reflecting that DWGs are frequently deployed across many events rather than being limited to a small number of large awards.
The solicitation operates on a rolling basis, meaning there is no single fixed closing date and applications can be submitted as qualifying events arise. The creation date listed for this opportunity is June 28, 2019. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that while states are typical applicants, ETA expects applicants to rely on the detailed eligibility rules and applicant types described in the underlying TEGL guidance and related DWG policy rather than assuming eligibility solely from the short synopsis.
Overall, TEGL 02-15 frames DWGs as a targeted, flexible federal tool for responding to sudden employment shocks. Whether addressing a major layoff or supporting disaster recovery through temporary jobs, the program is structured to help states and other eligible entities rapidly expand service capacity, deliver WIOA employment and training supports at scale, and help displaced workers regain employment and improve their longer-term earning potential.Apply for TEGL 02 15
- The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operational Guidance for Dislocated Worker Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.277.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by TEGL-2-15 is a rolling grant solicitation. Currently, there is no close date for this opportunity.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 150 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Operational Guidance for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs), referenced as TEGL 02-15. It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
What law authorizes Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs)?
DWGs are authorized under Section 170 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
What problem are DWGs designed to address?
DWGs are designed to help communities respond quickly when major, unexpected events lead to significant job losses. They are intended to provide surge capacity when regular WIOA Dislocated Worker program funding is not sufficient to cover a sudden increase in demand for services.
What does "surge capacity" mean in the DWG context?
In practical terms, DWGs provide extra, time-limited resources so eligible applicants can rapidly scale up staffing, services, and training supports when a qualifying event (like a large layoff or disaster-related dislocation) creates an abrupt spike in need.
Who are DWGs intended to serve?
DWGs are intended to support dislocated workers who have been laid off due to large layoffs or other significant dislocation events.
What are the main goals of DWG-funded activities?
The primary goal is to help affected workers return to work as quickly as possible. Beyond rapid reemployment, DWGs also emphasize improving longer-term employability and earnings, which often includes services and training that help workers transition into stable employment.
What kinds of services can DWGs help expand?
Based on the description provided, DWG funding is intended to expand access to WIOA employment and training services during periods of spiking demand. This commonly includes enhanced career services, job search and placement assistance, and training opportunities aligned with in-demand occupations.
Are DWGs only for major layoffs?
No. While a core purpose is responding to major layoffs and significant dislocation events, the guidance also covers Disaster DWGs, which are tied to federally declared disasters and can fund temporary employment related to disaster cleanup and recovery.
What is a Disaster Dislocated Worker Grant (Disaster DWG)?
A Disaster DWG is a type of DWG specifically aimed at areas that have received a federal disaster declaration from the recognized agency with authority over the federal disaster response. Disaster DWGs can be used to support temporary employment connected to disaster cleanup and recovery.
What is the purpose of temporary employment under Disaster DWGs?
Temporary disaster-related jobs are intended to help communities address immediate cleanup and recovery needs while also providing affected workers with paid, time-limited employment that can stabilize income and maintain labor force attachment during local disruption.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
This opportunity is classified as discretionary.
What funding instrument is used for DWGs?
The opportunity uses a grant instrument.
What category does this program fall under?
The activity category is Employment, Labor, and Training.
What is the Assistance Listing (ALN/CFDA) number for this program?
The associated Assistance Listing is CFDA (now commonly referred to as ALN) 17.277.
What is the maximum award amount?
The published award ceiling is up to $25,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The listing anticipates a high volume of awards (an estimated 150), reflecting that DWGs are frequently deployed across many events rather than being limited to a small number of large awards.
Is there a single application deadline?
No. The solicitation operates on a rolling basis, meaning there is no single fixed closing date and applications can be submitted as qualifying events arise.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date listed for this opportunity is June 28, 2019.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The information provided indicates that states are typical applicants, but applicants should rely on the detailed eligibility rules and applicant types described in TEGL 02-15 and related DWG policy rather than relying only on the short synopsis.
Where should applicants look for the detailed eligibility rules?
The synopsis points applicants to the underlying TEGL 02-15 operational guidance and related DWG policy for the detailed eligibility rules and applicant types.
How does this program relate to WIOA Dislocated Worker funding?
DWGs are intended to supplement normal WIOA Dislocated Worker program funding when that regular funding is not enough to meet needs created by a sudden surge in dislocated workers following major, unexpected job-loss events.
What does TEGL 02-15 say DWGs are "overall" meant to be?
TEGL 02-15 frames DWGs as a targeted, flexible federal tool for responding to sudden employment shocks, whether the shock is a major layoff or a disaster event requiring recovery-related temporary jobs.
Does this program focus only on immediate reemployment?
No. While returning to work quickly is a central objective, the program also emphasizes longer-term employability and earnings, often through services and training aligned with in-demand occupations.
What is the role of in-demand occupations in DWG activities?
The information provided indicates that training opportunities are commonly aligned with in-demand occupations, supporting worker transitions into stable employment and helping improve longer-term earning potential.
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