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MeadowLARK Grant is sponsored by Kansas Office of Apprenticeship (Kansas Department of Commerce), U.S. Department of Labor. The MeadowLARK Grant is funded through a State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. It aims to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs in Kansas, especially by developing Multi-Employer Intermediaries focusing on high-demand, high-wage occupations.
It encourages braided funding with other workforce activities.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals enrolled in a Registered Apprenticeship Program, who are U.S. citizens or able to work in the U.S. The grant encourages co-enrollment with other federal and state programs like WIOA, SCSEP, and Wagner-Peyser. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $6,331,847 (total program amount). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
MeadowLARK Grant is funded by Kansas Office of Apprenticeship (Kansas Department of Commerce), U.S. Department of Labor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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