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California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant is sponsored by California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) / Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The COYA Grant develops and tests innovative practices to increase the participation of opportunity youth in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and to demonstrate the impact of apprenticeship on employment and earnings outcomes.
It supports developing new registered apprenticeships in sectors like advanced manufacturing.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit Community-Based Organizations, Workforce Development Boards, Unions, Local Education Agencies, Community Colleges, County offices of education, TK-12, Adult Education, Regional Occupational Programs, Regional consortia of community college districts. Eligible applicants must demonstrate at least 2 years of experience serving opportunity youth in education, employment, or workforce programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows pre-Apprenticeship Grants up to $100,000 - $1,000,000; up to $12,000 per pre-apprentice; up to $10,000 per apprentice. Total Funding in Round 3: $13,217,214. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant is funded by California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) / Department of Industrial Relations' Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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