Opportunity Information: Apply for ETA UIPL 02 25 PUA
The grant opportunity titled "Ongoing Workload-Based Administrative Funding for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Under the CARES Act" is a mandatory federal funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). It is delivered through an Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL), which is the mechanism ETA uses to provide official guidance and authorize certain types of unemployment insurance-related funding and administrative actions. In practical terms, this UIPL communicates that continued, workload-based administrative funds remain available to support the administration of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program that was originally created under the CARES Act.
The main purpose of the funding is administrative support tied to workload, meaning the amount of funding a jurisdiction receives is driven by the level of activity involved in operating PUA-related functions. This typically includes the kinds of operational tasks state and territorial workforce agencies must perform to manage the remaining administrative demands of PUA, such as processing and adjudicating claims, handling appeals, addressing improper payment issues, program integrity work, claimant communications, and related reporting and oversight functions that continue after the peak period of the pandemic programs. The emphasis on "continued" funding signals that this is not the creation of a brand-new program, but an extension or continuation of support so that jurisdictions can finish outstanding work connected to PUA in a compliant and timely way.
This opportunity is categorized as mandatory and uses a grant funding instrument. It sits within the federal funding activity area of Employment, Labor and Training, and it is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 17.225, which corresponds to unemployment insurance administrative-related assistance. The announcement anticipates a broad distribution of awards, with an expected 53 awards, aligning with the eligible universe of state and territorial unemployment insurance administrators.
Eligibility is limited to unemployment insurance administering jurisdictions: the states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While the listing shows "EligibleApplicants: Others," the narrative clarifies that the intended recipients are these governmental entities that directly administer unemployment insurance and PUA operations. This means individuals, nonprofits, educational institutions, and private entities are not the target applicants for this funding stream.
Key administrative details in the listing include a funding opportunity number of "ETA UIPL 02 25 PUA." The opportunity was created on 2024-11-12 and shows an original closing date of 2024-12-12. The award ceiling is listed as 100000000, which reflects the maximum amount indicated in the opportunity data, though actual amounts to any single jurisdiction would generally be determined by allowable administrative cost rules and the specific workload and funding formulas or instructions described in the UIPL itself.
For implementation questions or clarification related to the UIPL, the point of contact provided is Chanta Ferrell, reachable by email at Ferrell.Chanta@dol.gov. This is the appropriate channel for state and territorial agencies seeking guidance on eligibility confirmation, allowable costs, workload documentation expectations, reporting requirements, drawdown mechanics, or other administrative details needed to access and properly use the funds.Apply for ETA UIPL 02 25 PUA
- The Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ongoing Workload-Based Administrative Funding for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Under the CARES Act" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.225.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-11-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-12-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 53 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Ongoing Workload-Based Administrative Funding for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Under the CARES Act."
Which federal agency is issuing this funding?
This is a federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
How is this funding announcement being delivered (what is the mechanism)?
It is delivered through an Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL). ETA uses UIPLs to provide official guidance and to authorize certain unemployment insurance-related funding and administrative actions.
Is this a new program or a continuation of existing support?
It is continued (ongoing) support. The emphasis on "continued" funding indicates this is not a brand-new program, but an extension/continuation of administrative support so jurisdictions can complete outstanding PUA-related work in a compliant and timely way.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The primary purpose is to provide workload-based administrative funding to support the administration of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program that was created under the CARES Act.
What does "workload-based administrative funding" mean in practical terms?
It means the amount of funding a jurisdiction receives is driven by its level of PUA-related administrative activity (workload) required to operate and complete remaining program functions.
What types of activities can this funding support?
Based on the description provided, the funding supports ongoing administrative demands such as:
- Processing and adjudicating PUA claims
- Handling appeals
- Addressing improper payment issues
- Program integrity work
- Claimant communications
- Related reporting and oversight functions
What funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
How is this opportunity categorized (mandatory or discretionary)?
It is categorized as mandatory.
What is the federal funding activity area?
The activity area is Employment, Labor and Training.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 17.225, which corresponds to unemployment insurance administrative-related assistance.
Who is eligible to receive this funding?
Eligibility is limited to unemployment insurance administering jurisdictions: the states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Are individuals eligible to apply for this funding?
No. The intended recipients are governmental entities that administer unemployment insurance and PUA operations, not individuals.
Are nonprofits, educational institutions, or private entities eligible to apply?
No. The narrative indicates the intended recipients are state and territorial unemployment insurance administrators (governmental entities), not nonprofits, schools, or private organizations.
The listing says "EligibleApplicants: Others." What does that mean here?
While the listing includes "EligibleApplicants: Others," the narrative clarifies that the intended recipients are the governmental unemployment insurance administering jurisdictions (states, DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates about 53 awards, aligning with the eligible universe of state and territorial unemployment insurance administrators.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is "ETA UIPL 02 25 PUA."
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2024-11-12.
What is the closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date shown is 2024-12-12.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as 100000000 (100,000,000). This reflects the maximum amount indicated in the opportunity data, though actual amounts to any single jurisdiction are generally determined by allowable administrative cost rules and the workload-based formulas or instructions described in the UIPL.
How is the award amount for each jurisdiction determined?
The description indicates that amounts are driven by workload (level of activity involved in operating PUA-related functions) and would generally follow allowable administrative cost rules and the specific formulas or instructions described in the UIPL.
What kinds of post-peak PUA work is this funding meant to help complete?
The funding is positioned to help jurisdictions finish outstanding PUA administrative work that remains after the peak period of pandemic programs, including claims work, appeals, improper payment issues, program integrity activities, communications, reporting, and oversight.
Who should agencies contact for implementation questions or clarification?
The point of contact listed is Chanta Ferrell. Agencies can email Ferrell.Chanta@dol.gov for guidance.
What kinds of questions is the point of contact intended to help with?
The point of contact is described as the appropriate channel for state and territorial agencies seeking guidance on items such as eligibility confirmation, allowable costs, workload documentation expectations, reporting requirements, drawdown mechanics, and other administrative details needed to access and properly use the funds.
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