State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 3 (SAEF3)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FOA-ETA-25-31
- Agency
-
Employment and Training Administration
Department of Labor
- Applications due
- Award size
- $75,000 to $5,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
-
- 17.285 Registered Apprenticeship
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
-
- Employment, Labor and Training
- Eligible applicants
-
- State Governments
- Points of contact
-
- Cynthia Thurlow saef3_foa-eta-25-31@dol.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking applications for the third round of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF3) grant program. This funding opportunity aims to expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and pre-apprenticeship initiatives across the United States, with a focus on supporting innovative, evidence-based practices that strengthen workforce system alignment. Applicants can apply for Base Formula Funding available to all states and territories, as well as additional Competitive Funding for those with the capacity to implement advanced strategies. Key application requirements include demonstrating financial responsibility, providing detailed work plans, and committing to performance metrics. The deadline for submitting applications is March 27, 2025.
The SAEF3 grant program will award approximately $85 million in total funding, with $50 million allocated for Base Formula Funding and $35 million available through up to 10 Competitive grants ranging from $1-5 million each. The program period of performance is 36 months, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Eligible applicants include state governments and territories, with a focus on expanding apprenticeship opportunities in emerging industries such as healthcare, technology, and clean energy.
Synopsis
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for the third round of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF3) grant program. As part of its five-year investment plan, the Department will award the next round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants for (1) Base Formula Funding to all states and territories that apply (territories that have less than 100 active registered apprentices, i.e., The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and The U.S. Virgin Islands, may apply for the base funding of up to $75,000 and are not eligible to apply for competitive funding), and (2) an opportunity to apply separately for additional competitive funding for states and territories with immediate readiness to adopt multiple innovative research- and evidence-based elements that expand Registered Apprenticeship, as well as the capacity to expend additional funding that supports innovation, sector strategies, and workforce system alignment. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to SAEF3_FOA-ETA-25-31@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.
Update #2 ·
to add NOTE re: review per E.O.s of Jan 20/21 2925 -
*NOTE: The U.S. Department of Labor is reviewing all Funding Opportunity Announcements for consistency with the Executive Orders titled, "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing," issued on January 20, 2025, and "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," issued on January 21, 2025. The Department will take necessary action with the Funding Opportunity Announcement and issue additional guidance including adjusting the close date if appropriate.
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for the third round of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF3) grant program. As part of its five-year investment plan, the Department will award the next round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants for (1) Base Formula Funding to all states and territories that apply (territories that have less than 100 active registered apprentices, i.e., The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and The U.S. Virgin Islands, may apply for the base funding of up to $75,000 and are not eligible to apply for competitive funding), and (2) an opportunity to apply separately for additional competitive funding for states and territories with immediate readiness to adopt multiple innovative research- and evidence-based elements that expand Registered Apprenticeship, as well as the capacity to expend additional funding that supports innovation, sector strategies, and workforce system alignment. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to SAEF3_FOA-ETA-25-31@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.
Update #1 ·
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for the third round of the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF3) grant program. As part of its five-year investment plan, the Department will award the next round of State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants for (1) Base Formula Funding to all states and territories that apply (territories that have less than 100 active registered apprentices, i.e., The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and The U.S. Virgin Islands, may apply for the base funding of up to $75,000 and are not eligible to apply for competitive funding), and (2) an opportunity to apply separately for additional competitive funding for states and territories with immediate readiness to adopt multiple innovative research- and evidence-based elements that expand Registered Apprenticeship, as well as the capacity to expend additional funding that supports innovation, sector strategies, and workforce system alignment. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to SAEF3_FOA-ETA-25-31@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.
Files
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Find teaming partners
- Similar grant opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity