State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)
This grant supports the expansion of state apprenticeship programs, with updates and questions managed via email and Grants.gov registration.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: May 26, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $85 million total; awards range from $561,760 to $8,287,067 per state; 36-month period of performance
Summary: Supports state and territory efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship programs, with a focus on in-demand sectors and system capacity-building.
Description
This funding opportunity provides approximately $85 million in formula grants to eligible states and territories for the expansion and enhancement of Registered Apprenticeship programs. The initiative aims to fuel growth in apprenticeship opportunities, especially within Administration-priority sectors such as artificial intelligence infrastructure, nuclear energy, advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, domestic mineral production, and information technology. Funding supports both direct services to apprentices and employers, as well as state-level system improvements and capacity-building. The program is designed to increase the number of active apprentices, streamline registration processes, and incentivize states to set and pursue ambitious apprenticeship expansion goals.
