Description
The State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF) grant program aims to strengthen and modernize the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) system. The program will provide funding to states and territories to increase their ability to serve, improve, and strategically expand the National Apprenticeship system. The goals of the SAEF Grant program are to help states and territories advance the Registered Apprenticeship system, support integrated statewide Registered Apprenticeship strategies, and allow states and territories to build capacity to significantly increase Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for all American workers.
• The program will provide approximately $85,000,000 in grant funds, with up to $40,000,000 available for Base Formula Funding and $45,000,000 available for Competitive Funding.
• The program will support a range of activities, including project administration, partnership engagement, outreach and recruitment, RAP enrollment and training, provision of supportive services, and follow-up tracking of apprentices to collect outcomes.
• Applicants must submit an application for the Base Formula Funding and may also apply for Competitive Funding.
• The program will prioritize applications that demonstrate a commitment to expanding Registered Apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented populations, including women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities.