# State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eta-tegl-08-25-state-apprenticeship-expansion-formula-round-4-saef4/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361865

> Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $8.3 million (at least $561,760) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 53 awards worth $85.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 26, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ETA-TEGL-08-25 |
| Agency | Employment and Training Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 26, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $8.3 million |
| Award floor | $561,760 |
| Expected awards | 53 |
| Total funding | $85.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 17.285 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

See the Training and Employment Guidance Letter for specific eligibility requirements.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is ETA-TEGL-08-25 still open?

No. It closed on May 26, 2026.

### Who can apply for State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)?

Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)?

Closed May 26, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $8.3 million each. About $85.0 million in total across about 53 awards.

### Who has won Registered Apprenticeship grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Tradesfutures. The program made 230 awards worth $780 million in that time.