See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment D - statement of work, abstract

Federal Grant Award Summary

Steamfitters Local Union No. 449 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee received a $322,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289). The award, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, supports workforce development and apprenticeship training initiatives in Pennsylvania. The Community Project Funding program is designed to address local economic development needs through targeted employment-related activities, including job training, vocational education, apprenticeships, and career services, with a particular focus on underserved populations and technical skills development.

As a joint apprenticeship and training committee, the awardee will utilize these funds to deliver skilled trades training and apprenticeship programming within the steamfitters industry. The two-year performance period reflects a commitment to establishing or expanding apprenticeship pathways and related workforce development services that support both individual career advancement and broader economic revitalization objectives within the Pennsylvania labor market.