Description
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Consolidated Activities Program Allotments for Outlying Areas for Program Year (PY) 2026 provides funding allocations for outlying areas, including American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the United States Virgin Islands. The program aims to support workforce development and employment training activities in these areas. Key aspects of the program include:
* Funding allocations for WIOA Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker programs
* Formula-based funding allocations to states and outlying areas
* Requirements for statewide and local workforce development activities
* Allowances for consolidated grant applications and interchangeable use of funds between Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker programs
* Salary caps and restrictions on the use of funds for administrative costs.
Some of the key points to consider for this opportunity include:
• The total appropriated funds for Adult Activities in PY 2026 is $875,649,000.
• The total appropriated funds for Youth Activities in PY 2026 is $948,130,000.
• Outlying areas are eligible to submit a single consolidated grant application for Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker funds.
• The program allows for the use of discretionary formulas for sub-state allocations.
• The Department of Labor will provide technical assistance and support to grantees.