Budget Tables.docx

This file is a budget template document from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (MTDLI) for proposals to implement and expand Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs (T-RAPs) across Montana. Applicants are required to submit annualized budgets for each year of the program, categorized across five line item categories: Salaries and Wages, Contracted Services, Supplies and Materials, Other Charges, and Equipment. Each category requires itemized entries with calculations and designations for requested funding or in-kind contributions. The budget narrative must provide a detailed breakdown per each requested $100,000 grant award to accommodate partial funding scenarios, including comprehensive breakdowns of participant costs and associated fees. A critical requirement is that applicants must compensate mentors at $6,000 per apprentice, which must be reflected in the proposed budget as either an in-kind contribution or a request for funds. Proposals are due January 8, 2027 at 2:00 PM MST.

This solicitation is funded through the U.S. Department of Labor's State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF3) grant, providing federal funding for the T-RAPs initiative. All costs are submitted as lump-sum requests within the specified budget categories. Selected contractors must obtain a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and complete Federal Form NDA889. Mandatory compliance requirements include submission of business information documents, specifications and scope documents, cost proposals, and offeror qualifications, along with certifications covering conflict of interest, debarment status, and nondiscrimination. The contact for this solicitation is Michaela Barnicoat at Michaela.Barnicoat@mt.gov or +1 406-444-0338, with the solicitation having opened November 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST.