Purpose of Application: To continue to expand, diversify, and strengthen the Registered Apprenticeship system through support for public and private partnerships designed to serve a range of industries and individuals and promote Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as a workforce development solution that translates training into good jobs.
Project Period: The period of performance is 48 months with an anticipated start date of 07/01/2024.
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024 by 11:59 pm ET.
Project Description: ABA2 provides funding for three categories of grants: (1) Ensuring Equitable RAP Pathways and Partnerships Through Pre-apprenticeship Leading to RAP Enrollment, (2) Creation of Education System-aligned Pre-apprenticeship and RAPs, and (3) Registered Apprenticeship Hubs.
Eligible Applicants: City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
Funding: $1 million – $8 million, depending on grant category.