State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation (SAEEI) Grant Program
Funding Agency:
- Department of Labor
The SAEEI Funding Opportunity Announcement FOA will provide up to $87.5 million in grant awards to support the expansion and diversification of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). Grant funds will be awarded to Governor-led, state initiatives that are expanding, diversifying and transforming registered apprenticeship. Funding will provide states with the flexibility to meet specific industry needs and demands. Collectively, these efforts will aim to achieve the following goals:
1) System expansion to support the development, modernization, and diversification of RAPs;
2) Equity in apprenticeship by increasing the number of apprentices enrolled in RAPs, including underrepresented populations; and
3) Partnership and alignment to support workforce system integration;
4) Innovation in program development and recruitment strategies.
Allowable activities under this grant include activities related to establishing or expanding existing RAPs for adults and/or youth, pre-apprenticeship leading to a RAP, and wrap-around/supportive services.
FOA will provide up to $87.5 million in grant awards.
This advance notice is to encourage potential applicants to begin forming partnerships and other early preparations to improve readiness for when the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is published. This is not a grant solicitation, and is for informational purposes only.
Matthew Carls Grants Management Specialist, Carls.Matthew.L@dol.gov