Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program

Employment and Training Administration
FOA-ETA-26-19
Application Deadline
Apr 3, 2026
19 days left
Days Remaining
19
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$40,000,000
Total Program Funding
$145,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is offering a funding opportunity through the Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program, aimed at expanding the National Apprenticeship System. This program will provide cooperative agreements to incentivize the growth of Registered Apprenticeship programs across various industries, particularly in Shipbuilding, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, and more, with a focus on achieving substantial increases in active apprentices. The total estimated funding for this initiative is $145 million, with awards ranging from $10 million to $40 million, and applications are due by April 3, 2026. Interested applicants can reach out to Carmen Mew at PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol.gov for further information.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants may include but are not limited to: State Agencies and Territories; National Industry Groups and Associations; National Labor Management Organizations; National economic development entities; Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Intermediary Organizations; Professional Consulting Organizations; Consortia led by one or more eligible entities listed above and other relevant entities to achieve the goals and requirements of the PfP Incentive Payments Program. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

Grant Documents

3 Files
APPENDIX B - Suggested Abstract Template.docx
Word16 KB2/20/2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a Financial System Risk Assessment. The FOA emphasizes the critical importance of robust financial responsibility and adequate administrative and accounting systems for grantees, aligning with 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 2900 criteria. These criteria include the ability to identify fund receipts and expenditures by grant, maintain supporting documentation, provide accurate financial reporting, and integrate strong internal controls. The FOA requires applicants to provide detailed organizational information, including legal name, founding date, principal officers, EIN, employee count, and affiliations. It also thoroughly probes the applicant's accounting system, asking about government agency reviews, system type (state-administered, internally developed, web-based), segregation of funds by grant, recording of expenditures by project and budget categories, time distribution records, segregation of direct and indirect expenses, approved indirect cost rates, and budgetary controls. Additionally, applicants must disclose any legal or financial concerns impacting their ability to manage the grant, provide information on independent CPA examinations of financial statements, and, if applicable, their ETA Payment Management System (PMS) account details. The document ensures that organizations receiving public funds possess the necessary financial infrastructure and controls to discharge their public trust effectively.
Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf
PDF210 KB2/20/2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Financial System Risk Assessment. This document outlines the financial and administrative requirements for grantees, emphasizing adherence to 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 2900 for accounting systems. It details criteria for identifying fund receipts and expenditures, maintaining subsidiary records, accurate financial reporting, and robust internal controls. The announcement requires applicants to provide extensive organizational details, including legal name, founding date, principal officers, EIN, employee numbers, and affiliations. A significant portion of the document focuses on the accounting system's adequacy, asking about government agency reviews, system type, identification of program funds, recording of expenditures, time distribution records, segregation of direct and indirect expenses, and indirect cost rates. Additionally, it addresses financial stability, legal matters, independent CPA reviews of financial statements, and the applicant's ETA Payment Management System (PMS) account information.
Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program FOA-ETA-26-19.pdf
PDF399 KB2/20/2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for a Financial System Risk Assessment. The purpose is to ensure grantees' financial responsibility and adequate administrative and financial systems, adhering to 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 2900. The document requests detailed information from applicants regarding their legal name, incorporation date, principal officers, EIN, number of employees, affiliations, and total sales/revenues. A significant portion focuses on the accounting system, requiring details on its adequacy, ability to identify grant-specific funds and expenditures, recording of expenditures by project and budget categories, time distribution records, segregation of direct and indirect expenses, and internal controls. It also probes financial stability, prior CPA examinations of financial statements, and existing ETA Payment Management System (PMS) accounts. The ETA emphasizes that accounting systems must provide accurate financial reporting, safeguard funds, and promote operational efficiency, ensuring proper use of public funds.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedFeb 13, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 3, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$40,000,000
Award Floor
$10,000,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$145,000,000
Expected Awards
5
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Employment and Training Administration(DOL-ETA)
Funding Category
Employment, Labor and Training
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

17.285

Official Sources