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DOL State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 4 (SAEF4) with AI Infrastructure Priority is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration. On April 13, 2026, DOL announced the fourth round of its State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF4) program: $85 million distributed to every state and territory by a performance-based formula that rewards recent apprenticeship growth and greater employer participation.
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**WASHINGTON** – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $85 million in funding to help states and territories fuel Registered Apprenticeship expansion and advance President Trump’s goal of reaching and surpassing 1 million active apprentices nationwide.
Administered by the Department’sEmployment and Training Administration, the fourth round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants provides direct funding to states and territories based on a new performance-based formula. This formula rewards states for recent growth in active and new apprentices and encourages strategies that increase employer participation.
The SAEF funding also aligns withAmerica's Talent Strategyby preparing the workforce for economic growth and strengthening the National Apprenticeship System as the nation's premier talent development pipeline. To qualify for SAEF grants, eligible states and territories must commit to three core requirements: * Setting statewide Registered Apprenticeship expansion goals for increasing the total number of active apprentices.
* Reserving a share of funds to directly support employers and Registered Apprentices in state-identified priority industries. * Demonstrating a commitment to leveraging resources, which may include WIOA Governor’s Reserve Funds, Perkins V Reserve Funds, and other federal or state tax credits or grants, equal to or greater than 50% of their formula allocation.
In addition to these three SAEF funding requirements, states with federally recognized State Apprenticeship agencies must publish average program approval times to increase transparency and accountability in the registration process.
“In order to reach and exceed President Trump’s goal of 1 million active apprentices, states are essential partners in achieving this meaningful expansion of the National Apprenticeship System,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
“With this funding opportunity, we are supporting state-driven strategies that strengthen America’s workforce and help employers develop the talent they need in critical industries like shipbuilding, artificial intelligence infrastructure, manufacturing, and other high growth sectors. ” SAEF funds may also be used to: * Hire Registered Apprenticeship navigators.
* Improve alignment between the Registered Apprenticeship, workforce, and education/Career and Technical Education systems. The SAEF program builds on recent ETA initiatives, including thePay for Performance Incentive Payments Program – a $145 million national investment designed to spur innovation in Registered Apprenticeship – and theAmerican Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund, which provides $35.
8 million to help employers develop apprenticeships aligned with U.S. manufacturing needs. Learn more about the fourth round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and territory apprenticeship agencies / workforce agencies eligible to receive formula funds; funds support Registered Apprenticeship program expansion in priority sectors including AI infrastructure. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $85,000,000 total distributed to states and territories by a performance-based formula. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DOL State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 4 (SAEF4) with AI Infrastructure Priority is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachia, Delta and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This initiative addresses critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7: A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border Regions - FOA-ETA-26-23 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). A partnership between the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and three regional commissions (Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, and Northern Border Regional Commission).
Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (ETA-TEGL-15-25) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This grant opportunity supports innovative models for the rapid reskilling and reemployment of dislocated workers and aims to fill critical talent gaps in domestic manufacturing, aerospace, energy production, construction, and other occupations necessary for the reindustrialization agenda.
The DOL Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund is distributing $30 million across 14 states for employer-led workforce training in advanced manufacturing, AI, and skilled trades. Employer applications open mid-2026.
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