FOA-ETA-24-04: Apprenticeship Building America, Round 2 (ABA2)
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 $8.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 18 awards worth $95.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 15, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 9, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$8.0 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Total funding$95.0 million
- Expected awards18
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 21, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 15, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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 $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 Round 2 of the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA2) grant program. The Department will award grants to continue to expand, diversify, and strengthen the Registered Apprenticeship system through support for public and private partnerships designed to serve a range of industries and individuals and promote Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as a workforce development solution that translates training into good jobs. ABA2 provides funding for three categories of grants: (1) Ensuring Equitable RAP Pathways and Partnerships Through Pre-apprenticeship Leading to RAP Enrollment, (2) Creation of Education System-aligned Pre-apprenticeship and RAPs, and (3) Registered Apprenticeship Hubs. This approach ensures that funding supports the Administration’s goals to modernize and strengthen the National Apprenticeship System. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to ABA2_FOA-ETA-24-04@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-24-04 still open?
No. It closed on April 15, 2024.
Who can apply for Apprenticeship Building America, Round 2 (ABA2)?
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, Round 2 (ABA2)?
Closed April 15, 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 $8.0 million each. About $95.0 million in total across about 18 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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