U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Grants

U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Supports registered apprenticeship programs that combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction, which may include online learning components.

Investments, Tax Credits, and Tuition Support Are you looking for open apprenticeship funding opportunity announcements (FOAs)? Open opportunities include grants and contracts issued by the U.S. Department of Labor designed to support apprenticeship expansion. Here you can find these opportunities to help you get started.

This information provided is summary information only. Official information is provided via dol. gov/agencies/eta/grants , grants.

gov , and sam. gov as appropriate. The U.S. Department of Labor is not the only federal agency providing Registered Apprenticeship and non-registered grants and contract opportunities.

Please visit grants. gov and/or sam. gov to view all federally funded opportunities, and all amendments and frequently asked questions pertaining to a specific opportunity.

Women in Apprenticeship and Non-Traditional Occupations (WANTO) Technical Assistance Grant Program The Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of approximately $10,000,000 in grant funds for the WANTO Technical Assistance Grant Program.

This program aims to provide technical assistance (TA) to employers and labor unions in the United States and its territories to encourage employment of women in apprenticeable occupations or nontraditional occupations (A/NTO), such as Advanced Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Technology (IT), mining, and Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base, specifically in the following ways: 1.)

Developing (establishing, expanding, and/or enhancing) pre-apprenticeships that lead to Registered Apprenticeships, Registered Apprenticeship or other nontraditional skills training programs designed to prepare women for careers in A/NTO; 2.) Providing ongoing orientations or other resources for employers, unions, and workers on creating a successful environment for women in A/NTO; and/or 3.)

Setting up support groups, facilitating networks, and/or providing supportive services for women in A/NTO to improve their retention.

For more information, please refer to the following resources: Request for Proposal (RFP) State Expansion Apprenticeship Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4) The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of approximately $85 million in formula 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.

The funding will support apprenticeship expansion in critical and high-growth sectors, including Artificial intelligence infrastructure; Shipbuilding; Advanced manufacturing; Nuclear energy; Domestic mineral production; and Information technology.

To qualify for SAEF4 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, other federal or state tax credits or grants, equal to or greater than 50% of their formula allocation.

In addition to the SAEF4 core requirements, states with federally recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies must publish average program approval times to increase transparency and accountability in the registration process.

For more information, please refer to the following resources: Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) Please direct questions about TEGL 08-25 to LaQuisha Barnes, Grants Management Specialist, Office of Grants Management, at SAEF4-TEGL@dol. gov , and specifically reference TEGL No. 08-25.

Growing Quality Registered Apprenticeship programs through Industry Intermediaries The U.S. Department of Labor released a Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement to seek the services of multiple offerors to grow Registered Apprenticeships (RA or RAs) in new and high growth industries and occupations through rapid development of programs and quality technical industry expertise.

The following breakdown outlines the industry: RA is new and/or emerging (not traditionally scaled): Agriculture, Energy (including nuclear energy), Defense Industrial Base (including Aerospace/Aviation, Shipbuilding/Maritime, etc.), Education, and Financial and Insurance; RA is existing and in in-demand/critical sectors (established): Healthcare, Telecommunications; Cybersecurity, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Additionally, the Department is interested in exploring a non-industry specific Intermediary with capabilities to support multiple industries— including, but not limited to: Public Services, Information Technology, Professional Services, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation, and Accommodation and Food Services— that are established, new, and/or emerging and not otherwise covered by the above industry list.

The key goals for this award are to: Expand sector based outreach and recruitment to increase awareness of the value of Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs among employers, industry associations, education partners, workforce systems, and other key stakeholders.

Accelerate the development of registration ready apprenticeship programs by advancing RA Accelerator models, providing technical assistance to employers, and facilitating processes that speed the creation of high-quality RA standards.

Grow degreed Registered Apprenticeship pathways by strengthening partnerships with post‑secondary institutions, integrating RA programs with degree pathways, and supporting the articulation of apprenticeship learning into post‑secondary credit.

Implement business driven, sector based strategies that mobilize industry experts and stakeholders to address barriers, share best practices, and drive the expansion of RA programs in targeted industries.

Promote innovation and long-term sustainability across the RA ecosystem by developing new curricula and occupational frameworks, supplying subject matter expertise, and leveraging partnerships to replicate, expand, and sustain high quality RA programs beyond the life of the contract.

For more information, please refer to the following resources: Request for Proposal (RFP) (closed) Advancing Artificial Intelligence Skills in Registered Apprenticeships The U.S. Department of Labor released a Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills development through Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs, both through the expansion of RA programs in AI-related occupations and the integration of AI education in RA programs across a broad range of industries.

The key goals for this award are to: Increase AI Literacy through RA by increasing AI skills development within all RA industries and occupations, and developing and identifying free AI resources, tools, training modules, and curricula that RA sponsors can include in their work process schedules across all industries; Expand RA programs in "AI-centric" occupations by supporting the development and expansion of RA programs for roles that directly use, build, or manage AI technologies as a core function of their daily responsibility; and Expand RA programs in AI infrastructure occupations by supporting the development and expansion of RA programs for industries/occupations (e.g., construction, semiconductors, telecommunications, etc.) that build and maintain the infrastructure (i.e. AI data centers) that enables AI systems.

For more information, please refer to the following resources: Request for Proposal (RFP ) (closed) Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program The U.S. Department of Labor announces the availability of up to $145 million to support a Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program as a vehicle for expanding the National Apprenticeship System.

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

The Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program will prioritize incentivizing the expansion and growth of high-quality Registered Apprenticeship programs on a national scale, specifically in industries with a firmly established Registered Apprenticeship program infrastructure.

The targeted industries include: Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Additional information about the industries above is contained in the FOA. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the FOA in its entirety. Applications are now being accepted.

Refer to the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for full details, including eligibility, application instructions, performance requirements, incentive payment structure, and scoring criteria.

For more information, please refer to the following resources: Funding Opportunity Announcement (closed) Amendment 1 (updated on 3/16/2026) 2026 DOL Application Guide Pre-Applicant Webcast Recording NOTE: This video is not meant to be construed as an official U.S. Department of Labor endorsement of the company, its products, or services. You are exiting the Department of Labor’s web server.