Announcement of Enhancements to Identity Verification Services and Funding Opportunity to Support State Costs Associated with Participation in Such Services
Posted: Apr 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/01/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$18,800,000
Award Ceiling
$400,000
Expected Number of Awards
47
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).
Synopsis
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:
States (including the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico); and the Virgin Islands.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 17.225 - Unemployment Insurance
Contact Information
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Contact: Employment and Training Administration
Email: wright.charlene@dol.gov
Phone: 202-693-2606
Charlene Wright
wright.charlene@dol.gov
wright.charlene@dol.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Apr 01, 2026 01:42:17 PM EDT
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