FOA-ETA-22-06: Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant Program
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 2022.
Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $8.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $113 million in total. Applications closed on April 25, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 25, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$8.0 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Total funding$113 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 23, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 25, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 1, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific requirements on eligibility.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Registered Apprenticeship awards averaged $3.4 million; this notice allows up to $8.0 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
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant program. This FOA supports a coordinated, national investment strategy that aims to strengthen and modernize the Registered Appprenticeship Program (RAP) system, centered on equity and promotes Registered Apprenticeship as a workforce development solution. Applicants have the opportunity to apply for funding across four grant categories: (1) State Apprenticeship System Building and Modernization; (2) Expansion of RAP Opportunities for Youth; (3) Ensuring Equitable RAP Pathways Through Pre-Apprenticeship Leading to RAP Enrollment and Equity Partnerships; and (4) Registered Apprenticeship Hubs. The ABA grant program builds on the Department’s previous and ongoing efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship through expanding the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that utilize Registered Apprenticeship, and increasing access to and completion of RAPs for underrepresented populations and underserved communities.
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 FOA-ETA-22-06 still open?
No. It closed on April 25, 2022.
Who can apply for Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant Program?
Employment and Training Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant Program?
Closed April 25, 2022. 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 $8.0 million each. About $113 million in total across about 25 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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