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Find similar grantsAmerican Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund is sponsored by Arkansas Department of Commerce (funded by U.S. Department of Labor). This fund addresses the need to grow and modernize the U. S.
manufacturing workforce by expanding access to high-quality registered apprenticeship programs.
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American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund - % American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund FAQs and Supported Occupations What is the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund? The American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund is managed by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and fully funded ($35. 8M) through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor.
The fund was created to address the urgent need to grow and modernize the U.S. manufacturing workforce and in direct response to the national call ( White House Executive Order 14278 ) to expand access to high-quality registered apprenticeship programs. Incentives will be distributed through a pay-for-performance model tied to defined outcomes, reducing barriers for sponsors and supporting program innovation, scale, and sustainability.
Through this incentive funding model, Arkansas will motivate sponsors on a national scale to develop, expand, and/or join existing advanced manufacturing registered apprenticeship programs and hire apprentices.
Eligible incentive fund applicants include: Individual registered apprenticeship program sponsors (i.e., apprenticeship programs operated by one business/employer for building its own skilled labor force); and Group sponsors or consortia (i.e., apprenticeship programs operated by groups of employers, unions, industry intermediaries, trade associations, etc.). Applicants may also refer to U.S. CFR § 29.
2 for definitions of “Employer” and “Sponsor”. The incentive fund supports apprenticeships across more than 120 advanced manufacturing occupations , including but not limited to: Shipbuilding and maritime Supply chain and automation Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 100% of available incentive funds are obligated. Applicants will receive an automated message confirming the intake application was submitted.
During the initial pilot phase, funding limits may apply to maximize participation across sponsors and employers. How the Incentive Fund Works The American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund uses a pay-for-performance model that rewards measurable results.
$3,500 incentive per apprentice after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period Incentives support newly enrolled apprentices, upskilled incumbent workers, and eligible former apprentices entering new advanced manufacturing programs Sponsors receive incentive payments and are required to pass through the majority of funds to participating employers, reducing barriers to hiring and training apprentices Frequently Asked Questions List of Supported Occupations Visit Apprenticeship.
gov to learn more about registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing. New Vendor Setup Instructions Phone number: 501-682-6546 The American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund (AMAIF) is financed 100% with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Labor under a total grant award of $35. 8M.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual registered apprenticeship program sponsors (businesses/employers) and group sponsors or consortia (groups of employers, unions, industry intermediaries, trade associations). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,500 incentive per apprentice after successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund is funded by Arkansas Department of Commerce (funded by U.S. Department of Labor). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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