The Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No. 02-25 provides detailed instructions for states to request ongoing workload-based administrative funding under the CARES Act programs, including Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), and Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC). This funding ensures states can continue administrative activities for these programs even after their original performance periods have expired.
Eligible applicants are state workforce agencies that signed agreements with the U.S. Department of Labor to administer CARES Act programs. States must apply separately for each program’s funding using the SF-424 form, available on Grants.gov. Applications must include specific details, such as estimated funding based on administrative earnings reported in required workload reports, including the ETA 902P, ETA 902M, and ETA UI-3. States must comply with sequestration reductions, resulting in a 5.7% reduction in final funding amounts.
The period of performance for the new grants will begin July 1, 2024, and end on December 31, 2025. Reporting requirements include submitting quarterly financial reports (ETA 9130) reflecting grant activities. However, quarterly progress reports (ETA 9178) are not required. Applications must align with federal regulations under 2 CFR Parts 200 and 2900, ensuring proper allocation of costs and compliance with program-specific funding requirements.
Additional funding opportunities for Pacific territories administering specific CARES Act programs will be announced separately. The Department will prioritize issuing grants based on states' workload reports, with awards distributed biannually, or more frequently if cumulative earnings exceed $500.
States must ensure they remain compliant with SAM.gov registration requirements throughout the grant’s duration and maintain transparent reporting practices. For further clarification, states are directed to contact their regional Employment and Training Administration office. Detailed guidance for completing the SF-424 form is included in the UIPL's attachments.
