Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25)
About This Grant
The Wagner-Peyser Act-funded Employment Service (ES) is an integrated component of the nation?s public workforce system. The public workforce system provides services to job seekers and employers through nearly 2,400 American Job Centers (AJC) (formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers) nationwide. They are coordinated and co-located with other adult programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to ensure that job seekers, workers, and employers have convenient and comprehensive access to a full continuum of workforce-related services. The main purpose of the ES program is to improve the functioning of the nation?s labor marketsby bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. Under the Wagner-Peyser Act, unemployed individuals and other job seekers obtain career services, including job search, assessment, and career guidance services, to support them in obtaining and retaining employment. In addition, Wagner-Peyser Act-funded activities assist employers with building skilled, competitive workforces through recruitment assistance, employment referrals, and other workforce solutions. The Wagner-Peyser Act also funds labor exchange services through an array of electronic tools, to both job seekers and employers, allowing comprehensive and accessible economic and industry data to inform workforce and economic development activities.
Grant Summary
Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25) is a Labor grant providing up to $38.7M. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Universal Access for job seeking customers and business customers.
How to Apply
Up to $38.7M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25) from Labor, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Labor before the deadline.
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Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25)?
Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25) is offered by Labor and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is available in NY_WORKFORCE. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25) provide?
Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25) provides up to $38.7M per award from Labor. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25) deadline?
Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Labor, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25)?
To apply for Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services (PY25), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Labor.