ETA-TEGL-08-25: State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Employment and Training Administration notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 10, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$8.3 million
- Award floor$561,760
- Total funding$85.0 million
- Expected awards53
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 26, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
See the Training and Employment Guidance Letter for specific eligibility requirements.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Registered Apprenticeship awards averaged $3.4 million; this notice allows up to $8.3 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (49% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Registered Apprenticeship grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Registered Apprenticeship (17.285) awarded $780 million across 230 grant awards, an average of $3.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Division of Workforce Services | Arkansas | 1 | $35.5 million |
| Colorado Department of Labor and Employment | Colorado | 4 | $24.9 million |
| Tradesfutures | District of Columbia | 1 | $19.8 million |
| Texas Workforce Commission | Texas | 4 | $19.2 million |
| Jobs for the Future, Inc | Massachusetts | 2 | $18.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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