Identity Verification Funding for State Unemployment Insurance Programs
Summary
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced a $18.8 million grant opportunity for states to implement identity verification services via Login.gov for unemployment insurance programs. Applications close May 1, 2026, with an estimated 47 awards available ranging from $400,000 to $18.8 million per state.
What changed
The U.S. Department of Labor's ETA issued UIPL 10-26 (Funding Opportunity ETA-UIPL-10-26) under Assistance Listing 17.225 (Unemployment Insurance), making $18.8 million in grant funding available to states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The funding supports state costs associated with participating in enhanced identity verification services offered through GSA's Login.gov platform.
State workforce agencies seeking grant funding must submit electronic applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 1, 2026. Eligible applicants should review UIPL_10-26.pdf for technical requirements and application procedures. No cost sharing or matching is required, and awards range from $400,000 minimum to amounts up to the total $18.8 million program funding.
What to do next
- Verify state eligibility for ETA-UIPL-10-26 grant funding
- Download and review UIPL 10-26.pdf for application requirements
- Submit electronic application through grants.gov by May 1, 2026
Source document (simplified)
Announcement of Enhancements to Identity Verification Services and Funding Opportunity to Support State Costs Associated with Participation in Such Services
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listings: 17.225 -- Unemployment Insurance
Last Updated: April 1, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
To advise states that the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) is enhancing its identity (ID) verification services offering via the U.S. General Services Administration"s (GSA) Login.gov and to announce a new funding opportunity to support state-incurred expenses related to participation in these ID verification services. Questions regarding this Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) may be emailed to Charlene Wright (wright.charlene@dol.gov).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico); and the Virgin Islands.
Grantor contact information
Description
Charlene Wright
wright.charlene@dol.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UIPL_10-26.pdf | UIPL 10-26.pdf | Apr 1, 2026 05:46 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 1, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$18,800,000
Program Funding
47
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ETA-UIPL-10-26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 1, 2026
Archive date:
June 1, 2026
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