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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 (ETA). The SAEF4 program provides direct funding to states and territories based on apprenticeship system growth within the state.
It aims to expand the National Apprenticeship System while simultaneously incentivizing states to focus on growth of the system by removing barriers that currently limit employer participation in Registered Apprenticeships, increasing transparency around the registration process, and setting ambitious goals for growth. Non-profit organizations often work in partnership with state agencies to implement these programs.
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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: April 10, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) may be emailed to SAEF4-TEGL@dol.
gov. We encourage prospective eligible applicants and interested parties to use the Grants. gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular TEGL. See the Training and Employment Guidance Letter for specific eligibility requirements.
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 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States and territories. Non-profit organizations typically partner with state agencies for implementation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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 (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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