The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Activities Program Allotments for Program Year (PY) 2025 are issued by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). These grants are authorized under Title I, Chapter 3 of WIOA and provide funding to states and outlying areas to support adult employment and training services through the public workforce system. The funding enables state workforce agencies and their local areas to deliver job training, career services, and workforce development initiatives aimed at increasing employment outcomes for adults, especially those facing significant barriers to employment.
The total appropriated amount for WIOA Adult Activities for PY 2025 is $885,649,000. After deducting $2,298,000 for authorized set-asides, $883,351,000 remains available for distribution. Of this, $881,142,622 is designated for states and $2,208,378 for outlying areas. This allocation follows the standard WIOA formula using three key data factors: the relative number of unemployed individuals in Areas of Substantial Unemployment (ASUs), the relative number of excess unemployed, and the number of disadvantaged adults aged 22 to 72. These are determined using American Community Survey data from 2016 to 2020 and unemployment data from July 2023 through June 2024.
States receive funds in two installments: “base” funds available on July 1, 2025 ($171,913,000), and “advance” funds available on October 1, 2025 ($711,438,000). These disbursements correspond to funding authorized during fiscal year 2025 but effective across two program years. Sub-state allocations to local workforce areas must occur no later than 30 days after state-level funds are available or seven days after local plan approval. States may use either the statutory allocation formula or a discretionary formula that includes additional factors related to excess poverty and unemployment above the state average. All formulas must be detailed in the State Plan and approved by the Secretary of Labor.
To apply, states must submit an electronically signed SF-424 through Grants.gov under funding opportunity number ETA-TEGL-11-24-ADULT (CFDA 17.258) within 30 days of the TEGL issue date of May 20, 2025. Therefore, the submission deadline is June 19, 2025. The funding period spans from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. ETA will issue two Notices of Award (NOAs), one for the July 1 funds and one for the October 1 funds. Grantees must also report quarterly financial data through ETA-9130 reports and maintain active SAM registration.
For technical and grant-related inquiries, applicants may contact the designated grant officer, Jenifer McEnery, at McEnery.Jenifer@dol.gov. Additional guidance and data tools are available on the ETA website. The Department emphasizes timely and complete application submissions and financial accountability throughout the grant period.
