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US Department of Labor announces availability of $85M in grant funding to support Registered Apprenticeship expansion, modernization | U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery Assistance Equal Employment Opportunity Health Plans and Benefits Registered Apprenticeship International Labor Issues Retirement Plans, Benefits and Savings Spanish-Language Resources Workplace Safety and Health Youth & Young Worker Employment Administrative Review Board (ARB) Benefits Review Board (BRB) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy (OASP) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Office of the Solicitor (SOL) Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOMBD) Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Budget, Performance and Planning Economic Data from the Department of Labor US Department of Labor announces availability of $85M in grant funding to support Registered Apprenticeship expansion, modernization 50 states, territories eligible for funding under State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants 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’s Employment 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 with America's Talent Strategy by 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 the Pay for Performance Incentive Payments Program – a $145 million national investment designed to spur innovation in Registered Apprenticeship – and the American 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 . Employment and Training Administration Media Contact: Lorynn Holloway holloway.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible states and territories must commit to setting statewide Registered Apprenticeship expansion goals, reserving funds to directly support employers and Registered Apprentices in state-identified priority industrie…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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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. For the first time, AI infrastructure is elevated to priority status alongside manufacturing, construction, nuclear energy, shipbuilding, domestic mineral production, and IT — funding Registered Apprenticeship programs that build, manage, and apply AI tools as part of a national push toward one million apprentices.
Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration. This funding opportunity supports organizations interested in administering a program to expand the national apprenticeship system, focusing on newly developed Registered Apprenticeships and the growth of existing programs across industries. Emphasis is placed on incentivizing industries with well-established Registered Apprenticeship program infrastructure.
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