FOA-ETA-24-03: State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula
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 2024.
Employment and Training Administration offered grants of up to $6.0 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 54 awards worth $100 million in total. Applications closed on April 4, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 21, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$6.0 million
- Total funding$100 million
- Expected awards54
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOA-ETA-23-09 | March 17, 2023 | Closed May 1, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 21, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 4, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Registered Apprenticeship awards averaged $3.4 million; this notice allows up to $6.0 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 Round Two of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF2) grant program. As part of the second installment of this continued five-year investment plan, the Department will award the next round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants for (1) Base Formula Funding to all States that apply (to be provided on an annual basis, subject to available funding and the submission of a responsive application), and in addition to the Base Formula Funding, (2) an opportunity to apply separately for additional competitive funding for States with the capacity and readiness to adopt and expand in key innovation priority areas. This approach ensures that funding supports the Administration’s goals to modernize and strengthen the National Apprenticeship System, while also providing opportunities for those States that have the capacity and can commit to adopting and expanding new opportunities for innovation, equity, expansion, and modernization in Registered Apprenticeship. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to SAEF2_FOA-ETA-24-03@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
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-24-03 still open?
No. It closed on April 4, 2024.
Who can apply for State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula?
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?
Closed April 4, 2024. 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 $6.0 million each. About $100 million in total across about 54 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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