ETAFinal Rule

Obsolete Grant and Contract Regulations

Labor & WorkplaceEducationFinance & Banking

Summary

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is removing outdated rules that used to govern how federal grants and contracts were managed. This cleanup eliminates confusing or unnecessary requirements that no longer apply, making it easier for organizations to work with federal job training and employment programs.

Key Points

  • 1The ETA is deleting old regulations that are no longer used or relevant to how federal grants and contracts operate today
  • 2This affects organizations like workforce development agencies, training providers, and nonprofits that receive federal money for employment and job training programs
  • 3Removing these outdated rules reduces paperwork and confusion for organizations applying for or managing federal funding
  • 4The public has until August 1, 2025 to submit comments on which old rules should be removed and why
  • 5Once finalized, the updated rules will make it clearer and simpler for job training programs to follow current federal requirements

Key Dates

Published

July 1, 2025

Comment Deadline

August 1, 2025

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