Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant Program
Funding Agency:
- Department of Labor
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant program will solicit applications for the ABA grant program to support a coordinated, national investment strategy that aims to strengthen and modernize the RAP system centered on equity and promote Registered Apprenticeship as a workforce development solution. The ABA grant program will fund grants in four categories that advance the set of core principles noted in the FOA. Applicants have the opportunity to apply for funding across four grant categories: (1) State Apprenticeship System Building and (3) Modernization; (2) Expand Opportunities for the Number of Youth Being Served by RAPs; (3) Ensuring Equitable RAP Pathways Through Pre-Apprenticeship Leading to RAP Enrollment and Equity Partnerships; and (4) Registered Apprenticeship Hubs. The ABA grant program builds on the Department’s previous and ongoing efforts to expand and modernize Registered Apprenticeship through expanding the number of programs and apprentices, diversifying the industries that utilize Registered Apprenticeship, and increasing access to and completion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP) for underrepresented populations and underserved communities. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to roach.denise@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Multiple awards are anticipated
$113,000,000
April 25, 2022
Denise Roach roach.denise@dol.gov