"LMI- the applicant will provide statistical data to the BLS for the following programs" CES, laus, oews and qcew" for funding at 1,399,619.00

The Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics awarded a Cooperative Agreement to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for $2.216 million, obligated on October 1, 2025, under the Labor Force Statistics program (CFDA 17.002).

DEED will provide statistical data to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for four programs: Current Employment Statistics (CES), Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), and Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). The initial allocation identified in the award description is $1.399 million for these statistical deliverables.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Work is performed in Minnesota. The Labor Force Statistics program funds the collection, analysis, and publication of employment and labor force data at the national, state, metropolitan area, and county levels on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, covering payroll employment, civilian labor force status, unemployment, wages, hours, earnings, and occupational employment.

Cooperative Agreement 26J75LM000139 is the award identifier.