Opportunity Information: Apply for ETA TEGL 15 19
Building State Capacity to Expand Apprenticeship through Innovation is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) designed to strengthen and grow the national Registered Apprenticeship system. The main purpose of the funding is twofold: first, to support core, baseline state capacity-building work that helps states run stronger Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs); and second, to encourage new, practical innovations that use registered apprenticeships as a strategy for economic development and infrastructure growth. The opportunity is grounded in the federal framework for registered apprenticeships, specifically the requirements and quality standards described in 29 C.F.R. part 29, Subpart A, and 29 C.F.R. part 30, which shape how RAPs are structured and how equal opportunity and related protections are applied.
At its core, the grant reflects a policy push to scale apprenticeships as a workforce solution that benefits both workers and employers. It aligns with Executive Order 13801, Expanding Apprenticeship in America, issued in June 2017, which emphasized preparing workers to fill current job openings, meet demand created by new jobs, and build skills for emerging occupations. The grant description highlights the basic value proposition of registered apprenticeships: they are employer-driven, high-quality career pathways that combine paid, on-the-job learning with classroom or related instruction, culminating in a portable, nationally recognized credential. In practical terms, this model is meant to reduce hiring friction for businesses by creating a reliable pipeline of trained workers, while giving participants a structured way to earn wages and credentials as they learn.
The funding opportunity is identified as ETA TEGL 15-19 under CFDA 17.285 (Employment, Labor and Training). It was posted with a creation date of April 16, 2020, and had an original application deadline of May 21, 2020, with applications due by 11:59:59 p.m. EDT on that date. Awards under this opportunity could be as high as $9,000,000 per award (the listed award ceiling), and the agency anticipated making about 50 awards. While the eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others," applicants are directed to consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for the specific types of entities allowed to apply.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a capacity-and-innovation investment aimed at helping states improve how they administer and expand registered apprenticeships at scale. The intended outcomes include stronger state-level systems for supporting apprenticeship programs, wider adoption of the RAP model across industries, and creative approaches that connect apprenticeship expansion to broader economic priorities such as infrastructure development and long-term workforce readiness.Apply for ETA TEGL 15 19
- The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in the employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building State Capacity to Expand Apprenticeship through Innovation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 17.285.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2020 Applications are due by 115959 P.M. EDT, Thursday, May 21, 2020.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Building State Capacity to Expand Apprenticeship through Innovation" grant?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The program is designed to strengthen and grow the national Registered Apprenticeship system by funding state capacity-building and practical innovations that expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs).
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The funding has two primary goals: (1) support core, baseline state capacity-building work that helps states operate stronger Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs); and (2) encourage new, practical innovations that use registered apprenticeships as a strategy for economic development and infrastructure growth.
What does "state capacity-building" mean in the context of this grant?
Based on the description, state capacity-building refers to strengthening the foundational ability of states to run and administer Registered Apprenticeship Programs effectively. This includes the baseline work needed for states to support, manage, and expand RAPs at scale.
What kinds of innovations does this grant aim to encourage?
The opportunity emphasizes practical innovations that expand registered apprenticeships and connect apprenticeship growth to broader priorities such as economic development, infrastructure growth, and long-term workforce readiness.
How does this grant define or describe Registered Apprenticeships?
Registered Apprenticeships are described as employer-driven, high-quality career pathways that combine paid, on-the-job learning with classroom or related instruction, and that culminate in a portable, nationally recognized credential.
How do Registered Apprenticeships benefit employers, according to the opportunity description?
The description frames registered apprenticeships as a way to reduce hiring friction by creating a reliable pipeline of trained workers aligned with employer needs.
How do Registered Apprenticeships benefit participants, according to the opportunity description?
Participants benefit by earning wages while they learn and by receiving a structured pathway that leads to a portable, nationally recognized credential.
What federal rules and quality standards apply to this grant and to Registered Apprenticeship Programs?
The opportunity is grounded in the federal framework for registered apprenticeships, including the requirements and quality standards described in 29 C.F.R. part 29, Subpart A, and 29 C.F.R. part 30, which shape RAP structure and the application of equal opportunity and related protections.
What does 29 C.F.R. part 30 relate to in this context?
In the grant description, 29 C.F.R. part 30 is referenced as shaping how equal opportunity and related protections are applied within Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
How does this grant align with federal policy priorities?
The grant aligns with Executive Order 13801, Expanding Apprenticeship in America (June 2017), which emphasized preparing workers to fill current job openings, meet demand created by new jobs, and build skills for emerging occupations.
What is the funding opportunity identifier?
The opportunity is identified as ETA TEGL 15-19.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The grant is listed under CFDA 17.285 (Employment, Labor and Training).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting creation date provided is April 16, 2020.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 21, 2020, with applications due by 11:59:59 p.m. EDT.
How much funding could be awarded per grant?
The listed award ceiling is up to $9,000,000 per award.
How many awards did ETA anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making about 50 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others," and applicants are instructed to consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for the specific entity types allowed to apply.
Is this grant focused only on expansion, or also on improving existing apprenticeship systems?
It is focused on both. The description emphasizes core state capacity-building work to strengthen how states run RAPs, as well as innovation to expand apprenticeships and connect them to economic and infrastructure goals.
What outcomes is this grant trying to achieve?
The intended outcomes include stronger state-level systems for supporting apprenticeship programs, wider adoption of the Registered Apprenticeship model across industries, and creative approaches that tie apprenticeship expansion to broader economic priorities like infrastructure development and long-term workforce readiness.
How should this opportunity be understood at a high level?
Overall, it is described as a capacity-and-innovation investment aimed at helping states improve how they administer and expand Registered Apprenticeships at scale.
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