Part B · Startup-relevant scheme
Registered Apprenticeship Grants (Apprenticeship Grants)
Department of Labor
Other
Growth / Scaling
Manufacturing
DOL funds state workforce agencies and industry intermediaries to build and expand Registered Apprenticeship programs, with states encouraged to pass a share of funding directly to employers standing up new apprenticeships.
Type of support
Other
Best suited for
Growth
Headline amount
N/A — funds state/intermediary programs; varies by employer benefit
How much
Varies by state program
Objectives
Position employer-sponsored apprenticeships as a central workforce pipeline for high-demand industries, reducing hiring and training costs for growing companies.
Who can apply?
- Direct applicants are typically states, territories, and industry intermediaries, not individual employers.
- Employers benefit indirectly through state-run apprenticeship expansion funding or by registering their own apprenticeship program.
What do you get?
- Recent State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants distributed roughly $84M to all 50 states and territories.
- A separate ~$162M round funded reindustrialization-focused apprenticeship expansion.
- States are encouraged to reserve funds for direct employer support.
How to apply
Employers should contact their State Apprenticeship Agency or Office of Apprenticeship to register a program and inquire about available state-administered support funds.
Key links
Details as most recently confirmed against the official source linked above. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.