CFDA 17.207: Employment Service / Wagner-Peyser
Formula-based federal funding to states for public employment services delivered through the American Job Center network. Backbone of the federal-state workforce development system.
What this CFDA funds
Job-search assistance, labor exchange services, recruitment for employers, job-skills assessment, career counseling, referral to training, support for veterans and migrant workers. Operates alongside Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I formula funds.
What winning applicants look like
State workforce agencies are primary recipients. Local boards and 501(c)(3) workforce service providers typically access funds through state pass-through or via local AJC partnership agreements.
Common pitfalls + things to know
Wagner-Peyser and WIOA Title III are tightly intertwined — proposals need to demonstrate WIOA partner integration. Performance metrics (employment rate Q2 and Q4 post-exit, median earnings, credential attainment, measurable skill gain) are codified and reported quarterly. Underperformance triggers state-level corrective action.
Related CFDAs to also explore
- CFDA 17.225 — Unemployment Insurance Workforce Initiatives
- CFDA 17.258 — WIOA Adult Programs
- CFDA 17.259 — WIOA Youth Programs
Always verify in the official source. CFDA program details, eligibility, and award ranges change with each annual NOFO cycle. Confirm at sam.gov/content/assistance-listings or the agency's program office before you build an application strategy. This page is editorial reference, not an official agency notice.