Indian and Native American Programs Employment and Training Grants – Grant Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN25-26

Issued: April 14, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced the availability of $76 million in funding for the Indian and Native American Program (INAP) Employment and Training Grants. There are two opportunities available through this funding. FOA-ETA-26-20-IA is for the Adult Comprehensive Services Program (CSP), and FOA-ETA-26-20-IY is for the Supplemental Youth Services Program (SYSP).

Purpose of the Grant

The purpose of the INA program is to support employment and training activities for Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals by providing opportunities to develop academic, occupational, and literacy skills to make them more competitive in the workforce and equip them with entrepreneurial skills needed for successful self-employment while promoting economic and social development of INA communities in accordance with the goals and values of such communities.

The DOL also issues Supplemental Youth Service grants for the purpose of supporting summer and year-round employment and training activities to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian youth, ages 14 to 24, who reside on or near a reservation and in Oklahoma, Alaska, and Hawaii. Program resources are targeted to both at-risk and highest-need youth who face substantial barriers to education and employment success. This population includes youth in high school, youth who left high school without a diploma, and youth who are basic-skills deficient.

Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply:

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Funding Details

Approximately $62,000,000 is available for CSP activities serving adult participants. Applicants may apply for between $18,024 and $5,998,062, with approximately 97 awards expected.

The remaining $14,000,000 is for SYSP activities, awarded to successful applicants receiving CSP funding who will also serve Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian low-income youth living on or near Indian reservations and in Oklahoma, Alaska, and Hawaii. Applicants may apply for up to $2,808,366, with approximately 63 awards expected.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by the application deadline. For more information on how to apply for DOL funding opportunities, see their 2026 Application Guide.

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division