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Find similar grantsCalifornia Apprenticeship Council (CAC) Training Funds is sponsored by California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS). Annual grants to approved multi-employer apprenticeship programs for training apprentices in the building and construction trades.
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California Apprenticeship Council (CAC) Training Funds California Apprenticeship Council (CAC) Training Funds Contractors on public works projects must pay training fund contributions as required by California Labor Code §1777. 5. These contributions help ensure new apprentices receive high-quality training and that skilled trades continue as journeypersons retire.
Each year, the California Apprenticeship Council distributes these funds as grants to approved multi-employer apprenticeship programs who serve the same craft or trade and geographical area where the training contributions were made. Programs applying for this grant must maintain detailed records of all expenses, including invoices, receipts, and canceled checks.
These records must be made available for review by the Department of Industrial Relations to verify that grant funds are used only for training apprentices. View the complete list of 2025 Awardees .
July 28, 2026, 10:00am PST CAC Training Funds Information Session August 11, 2026, 10:00am PST CAC Training Funds Office Hours August 25, 2026, 10:00am PST CAC Training Fund Office Hours September 8, 2026, 10:00am PST CAC Training Fund Office Hours September 10, 2026, 12:00pm PST Deadline for Applications Submission September 2026 – December 2026 Estimated Eligibility Evaluation November 2026 – January 2027 Applications for training fund grants open annually in the third quarter (July-September).
Estimated total funding: $20 million Award amount: Eligible apprenticeship programs will receive a formal notification of the grant funds they have been allocated for the FY 2026-2027 cycle. This notification will include a detailed breakdown of grant amounts by occupation, along with instructions to apply for the program’s allocated funds.
All applications are required to be submitted online using the California Outreach Rapid Deployment (CORD) platform. To begin the application submission process through CORD, please follow the steps outlined below. Step 1 : Create an account on CORD by visiting www.
cordconnect. org . Step 2a : Click Register a New Account and follow the instructions.
Step 2b : Enter the registered email address for your organization Step 3 : Once logged in, navigate to the "My Network Applications" menu. Click on the “Edit” button for the “CAC 2026" application for the appropriate program, or click the “ Start New Application” to begin the process.
Eligible entities: DAS registered Multi-employer Programs in the Building & Construction Trades CAC Training Funds Guidance on Applications for Reimbursement Funding Contact: Trainingfundgrants@dir. ca. gov Sector: Building & Construction Target population: Distribute training contributions by making grants to approved apprenticeship programs for the purpose of training apprentices.
The CAC Training Fund has grown from $3 million to $20 million annually, a nearly sevenfold increase, allowing apprenticeship programs to expand training capacity, invest in essential equipment, strengthen recruitment, develop updated curriculum, and provide instructor training to meet evolving industry needs. Funds are awarded as grants that reimburse apprenticeship programs for hands-on training costs.
Number of Apprenticeship Programs Funded Number of Apprentices Served CAC Training Funds Awardee List Note: The Excel file is a non-ADA file but has the exact same information as the accessible PDF, just in a sortable format.
Division of Apprenticeship Standards California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship Grant Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship Grant Apprenticeship Innovation Funding How to become an apprentice How to set up an apprenticeship program Employer Ambassador Program Apprenticeship e-Newsletter Publications, reports, and forms Public Works and Apprenticeship Find an apprenticeship program Find a registered apprentice Find a graduated apprentice Find apprenticeship wages Public Works Apprenticeship Requirements Join us for our next meeting Apprenticeship e-Newsletter The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) recognizes the importance of communicating effectively with individuals, including those with limited English proficiency.
DIR is making an effort to provide meaningful services for individuals that speak languages other than English. If you need to access information in a language other than English: Use the Google Translate function below: Note: This is a service provided by Google. Google Translate cannot translate all types of documents, and may not provide an exact translation.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: DAS registered multi-employer programs in the building and construction trades. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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California Apprenticeship Council (CAC) Training Funds is funded by California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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