State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor is offering the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 grant to help states and territories expand Registered Apprenticeship programs nationwide. The program funds efforts to strengthen the capacity to register apprenticeship programs and support apprentices and employers, with applicants expected to set statewide expansion goals and direct part of the funding to specific industries. Eligible applicants include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territories with more than 100 active apprentices as of FY 2025, and the grant period of performance is 36 months with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. For State Apprenticeship Agency states, the opportunity also emphasizes transparency in the registration process by publishing average program approval times, and applicants must leverage funds equal to at least 50% of the base funding. Applications are due electronically through Grants.gov by May 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and approximately $85 million is available with no matching requirement.
Eligible Applicants
See the Training and Employment Guidance Letter for specific eligibility requirements.