Program Year 2026 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Indian and Native American Programs – Employment and Training Grants – Youth provides funding for employment and training activities for Indian and Native Americans throughout the United States, including Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Administered by the Employment and Training Administration, this grant competition awards funding to eligible entities at the local level to deliver employment services, financial assistance for education and training, and other supportive services needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Overview

The Indian and Native American Program (INAP) supports employment and training activities by awarding grant funding to eligible local entities. Per Section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and implementing regulations at 20 CFR Part 684, the Department must hold this competition every four years. Recipients awarded under this competition in Program Year 2026 will also receive one grant award annually for three subsequent program years, subject to annual Departmental requirements and appropriated funding. Current recipients of INAP Employment and Training Grants that received awards under the 2022 competition (FOA-ETA-22-05) must apply under this Funding Opportunity Announcement to receive additional funding.

Funding and Benefits

• Program Funding: $14,000,000
• Expected Awards: 63
• Award Maximum: $2,808,366
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
• Funding Instrument Type: Grant
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary
• Assistance Listing: 17.265 – Native American Employment and Training
• Category of Funding Activity: Employment, Labor, and Training

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• 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
• Alaska Native-controlled organizations
• Native Hawaiian-controlled organizations
• Indian-controlled organizations serving Indian and Native Americans, including Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined at 20 CFR 684.130
• A consortium of eligible entities meeting the legal requirements for a consortium, as defined in 20 CFR 684.200(e)
• State-recognized tribal organizations that meet the definition of an Indian-controlled organization, as defined in 20 CFR 684.130, and incumbent State-recognized tribes meeting the requirements at 20 CFR 684.130

To be eligible as a Native American tribal organization, an applicant must meet criteria defined in 25 U.S.C 5304(l). Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply. The Department of Labor will not discriminate on the basis of an organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. To be considered for funding under the Supplemental Youth Services Program (FOA-ETA-26-20-IY), applicants must also apply and be selected to receive Comprehensive Services Program (adult) funding under FOA-ETA-26-20-IA.

Deadline and Timeline

• Closing Date: May 22, 2026
• Application Submission: Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. The funding opportunity number is FOA-ETA-26-20-IY. Applicants should review all documents associated with this opportunity, including the full Funding Opportunity Announcement and Amendment One dated April 16, 2026.

Contact Information

Grantor Contact: INAP.OGM@dol.gov

Documentation and additional materials may be downloaded from the opportunity page on Simpler.Grants.gov or Grants.gov.