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State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 4 (SAEF4) Grant Program for Registered Apprenticeship Expansion

This opportunity is a federal grant program from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration to support state-level expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Apprenticeship - Program Overview: - Approximately $85 million in formula funding available to eligible states and territories - Focus on expanding Registered Apprenticeship programs - Targeted industry sectors include: - Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure - Nuclear energy infrastructure - Shipbuilding - Advanced manufacturing - Domestic mineral production - Information technology (IT) - Other Administration-identified sectors - Key Requirements: - Applicants must set statewide expansion goals for Registered Apprenticeships - Funding must be dedicated to direct support for apprenticeship programs in state-identified industries - States must leverage resources equal to at least 50% of the base funding amount - States with federally recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies must promote transparency and accountability in the registration process (e.g., publishing program approval times) - No cost sharing or matching funds required - Only state governments and eligible territories may apply - Period of Performance: - 36 months, anticipated to start July 1, 2026 - No extensions anticipated - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a workforce development grant, not a procurement of products or equipment.

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The State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 4 grant program provides approximately $85 million in formula funding to states and territories to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs. The program aims to enhance states' capacity to register apprenticeship programs and support apprentices and employers, focusing on industry sectors such as artificial intelligence infrastructure, nuclear energy, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and others. Eligible applicants are state governments, and applications must be submitted electronically by May 26, 2026. The program does not require cost sharing but requires states to commit to leveraged resources of at least 50 percent of the base funding amount allocated in the formula.

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