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"State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Provides approximately $85 million in formula grants to states and territories to expand and enhance Registered Apprenticeship programs, focusing on in-demand sectors and system capacity-building.
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Opportunity Listing - State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4) State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4) Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17. 285 -- Registered Apprenticeship Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) may be emailed to SAEF4-TEGL@dol.
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Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated ETA-TEGL-08-25. pdf ETA-TEGL-08-25. pdf Apr 10, 2026 08:49 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State governments and territories. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $561,760 - $8,287,067 per state. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4) is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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