Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program

Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program focuses on incentivizing the expansion and growth of the National Apprenticeship System, particularly in industries with an established program infrastructure.

The Department plans to award cooperative agreements to rapidly scale and expand newly developed Registered Apprenticeship programs and substantially grow existing programs across industries by offering incentive payments to program sponsors.

The designated industries include Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure; Information Technology; Healthcare; Transportation; and Telecommunication.

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gov Maintenance Calendar Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program Employment and Training Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-ETA-26-19 Funding Opportunity Title:Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:5 Assistance Listings:17.

285 -- Registered Apprenticeship Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Mar 16, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 03, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 03, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 145,000,000 Award Ceiling:$40,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility requirements.

Eligible applicants may include but are not limited to: State Agencies and Territories; National Industry Groups and Associations; National Labor Management Organizations; National economic development entities; Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Intermediary Organizations; Professional Consulting Organizations; Consortia led by one or more eligible entities listed above and other relevant entities to achieve the goals and requirements of the PfP Incentive Payments Program.

Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity.

DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Employment and Training Administration Description:The Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program will focus on incentivizing the expansion and growth of the National Apprenticeship System, specifically in industries with a firmly established program infrastructure that will make a significant contribution to the Administration's goal of exceeding 1 million active apprentices.

The Department plans to award up to five (5) cooperative agreements with a four-year period of performance (PoP) focused on rapidly scaling and expanding newly developed Registered Apprenticeship programs and substantially growing existing programs across industries by offering incentive payments to program sponsors.

The Department will award up to four (4) cooperative agreements with a focus on rapid expansion of Registered Apprenticeship in targeted industries by offering incentive payments to program sponsors on a per apprentice basis for all new apprentices enrolled during the term of the cooperative agreement.

The designated industries are Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure; Information Technology; Healthcare; Transportation; and Telecommunication.

The Department is particularly interested in expanding Registered Apprenticeship in Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base and intends to make an award for this industry, contingent on receiving a quality application.

In addition, the Department plans to award one (1) cooperative agreement that will focus on rapid scaling of the Registered Apprenticeship system by providing incentive funding to program sponsors tied to achieving substantial increases based on the number of cohort apprentices. This cooperative agreement will support expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs across industries not covered under the specific industries noted above.

Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol. gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants. gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants. gov/search-results-detail/361087) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol.

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