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State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grants is a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that funds eligible states and territories to expand registered apprenticeship programs.
With $100 million in estimated total program funding across 54 expected awards, the grant provides Base Formula Funding to all qualifying states that apply, plus an additional competitive funding opportunity for states with readiness to adopt key innovation priority areas.
The program is part of a five-year investment plan to grow apprenticeship opportunities, expand access to workforce training, and align registered apprenticeships with in-demand industries. Applications are submitted electronically through Grants. gov. The deadline for applications is May 20, 2026.
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gov Maintenance Calendar State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Employment and Training Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-ETA-24-03 Funding Opportunity Title:State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:54 Assistance Listings:17.
285 -- Registered Apprenticeship Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Feb 21, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 04, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 04, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 100,000,000 Eligible Applicants:State governments Additional Information on Eligibility:See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility information. ## Additional Information Agency Name:Employment and Training Administration Description:This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for Round Two of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF2) grant program.
As part of the second installment of this continued five-year investment plan, the Department will award the next round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants for (1) Base Formula Funding to all States that apply (to be provided on an annual basis, subject to available funding and the submission of a responsive application), and in addition to the Base Formula Funding, (2) an opportunity to apply separately for additional competitive funding for States with the capacity and readiness to adopt and expand in key innovation priority areas.
This approach ensures that funding supports the Administration’s goals to modernize and strengthen the National Apprenticeship System, while also providing opportunities for those States that have the capacity and can commit to adopting and expanding new opportunities for innovation, equity, expansion, and modernization in Registered Apprenticeship.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to SAEF2_FOA-ETA-24-03@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://grants. gov/search-results-detail/351688) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: SAEF2_FOA-ETA-24-03@dol. gov SAEF2_FOA-ETA-24-03@dol.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible states and territories. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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