Description
The Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Office of Apprenticeship is offering the FY26 84F Apprenticeship Grant to support new or expanded registered apprenticeship programs in high‑demand occupations. Eligible sponsors must have a federally recognized apprenticeship registered in RAPIDS, with ≤20 apprentices, at least one active apprentice in 2025, and ≥70 % of apprentices residing in Iowa. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis (no advance payments) up to $25,000 per eligible occupation, capped at $50,000 per applicant in a calendar year. Reimbursable costs include apprentice wages, related‑training tuition, instructor wages, and equipment purchases ≤$5,000 (higher amounts need pre‑approval). All expenses must be incurred between July 1 2025 and June 30 2026, and reimbursement requests must be submitted by September 30 2026. No match is required and there are no reporting requirements.
• Eligibility hinges on RAPIDS registration in 2025, high‑demand occupation status, and apprentice residency limits.
• Funding covers wage reimbursement, tuition, instructional materials, instructor wages, and limited equipment.
• Application is electronic via IowaGrants.gov; deadline Feb 2 2026 2:00 PM CST; webinars on Jan 6 and Jan 14 provide assistance.