This grant aims to support sector-based strategies to expand apprenticeships nationally in key industry sectors, particularly those reliant on H-1B visas. The primary goals include accelerating apprenticeship growth in new sectors, promoting nationwide expansion, and increasing opportunities for all Americans. Funds will be awarded to higher education institutions in collaboration with industry associations to establish new apprenticeship models or expand existing programs to new sectors or populations on a national scale. Application deadline is Oct 16, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 307212
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-18-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2018 Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2018 Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Grants under this program will be awarded to an apprenticeship partnership of public and private sector entities. The apprenticeship partnership, including the lead applicant, must include public and private sector entities. An entity cannot serve as more than one type of required partner for the purpose of meeting FOA requirements. Eligible lead applicants include: a) an institution of higher education representing a consortium of institutions of higher education, (IHEs), as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); or b) a state system of higher education, such as a community college system office or a single state higher educational board. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant program is to support sector-based approaches to expanding efforts to develop and implement apprenticeships on a national scale in key industry sectors . The overarching goals of this grant program are threefold: (1) to accelerate the expansion of apprenticeships to new industry sectors reliant on H-1B visas, (2) to promote the large-scale expansion of apprenticeships across the nation, and (3) to increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans. Grant funds will be awarded to institutions of higher education in partnership with national industry associations, which together seek to develop, implement, and take to a national scale a new apprenticeship model; or expand an existing apprenticeship program to a new industry sector or occupation or a new population, on a national scale. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
Grants Management Specialist Email:ferro.ariam@dol.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This amendment to the FOA modifies language from Section I.E.1.b) 3) pertaining to the training standards for the educational and instructional component of apprenticeship programs. | Sep 11, 2018 | |
| This amendment to the FOA modifies language from Section III.A.1, Section IV.B.4, and Appendix G, and provides information on when the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page will be available. | Sep 11, 2018 | |
| Aug 22, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-18-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2018 Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2018 Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Grants under this program will be awarded to an apprenticeship partnership of public and private sector entities. The apprenticeship partnership, including the lead applicant, must include public and private sector entities. An entity cannot serve as more than one type of required partner for the purpose of meeting FOA requirements. Eligible lead applicants include: a) an institution of higher education representing a consortium of institutions of higher education, (IHEs), as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); or b) a state system of higher education, such as a community college system office or a single state higher educational board. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant program is to support sector-based approaches to expanding efforts to develop and implement apprenticeships on a national scale in key industry sectors . The overarching goals of this grant program are threefold: (1) to accelerate the expansion of apprenticeships to new industry sectors reliant on H-1B visas, (2) to promote the large-scale expansion of apprenticeships across the nation, and (3) to increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans. Grant funds will be awarded to institutions of higher education in partnership with national industry associations, which together seek to develop, implement, and take to a national scale a new apprenticeship model; or expand an existing apprenticeship program to a new industry sector or occupation or a new population, on a national scale. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
Grants Management Specialist Email:ferro.ariam@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-18-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2018 Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Grants under this program will be awarded to an apprenticeship partnership of public and private sector entities. The apprenticeship partnership, including the lead applicant, must include public and private sector entities. An entity cannot serve as more than one type of required partner for the purpose of meeting FOA requirements. Eligible lead applicants include: a) an institution of higher education representing a consortium of institutions of higher education, (IHEs), as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); or b) a state system of higher education, such as a community college system office or a single state higher educational board. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant program is to support sector-based approaches to expanding efforts to develop and implement apprenticeships on a national scale in key industry sectors . The overarching goals of this grant program are threefold: (1) to accelerate the expansion of apprenticeships to new industry sectors reliant on H-1B visas, (2) to promote the large-scale expansion of apprenticeships across the nation, and (3) to increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans. Grant funds will be awarded to institutions of higher education in partnership with national industry associations, which together seek to develop, implement, and take to a national scale a new apprenticeship model; or expand an existing apprenticeship program to a new industry sector or occupation or a new population, on a national scale. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
Grants Management Specialist Email:ferro.ariam@dol.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FOA-ETA-18-08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 17.268 — H-1B Job Training Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 16, 2018 Applications must be received no later than 4:00:00 p.m. Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Grants under this program will be awarded to an apprenticeship partnership of public and private sector entities. The apprenticeship partnership, including the lead applicant, must include public and private sector entities. An entity cannot serve as more than one type of required partner for the purpose of meeting FOA requirements. Eligible lead applicants include: a) an institution of higher education representing a consortium of institutions of higher education, (IHEs), as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); or b) a state system of higher education, such as a community college system office or a single state higher educational board. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Employment and Training Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of this grant program is to support sector-based approaches to expanding efforts to develop and implement apprenticeships on a national scale in key industry sectors . The overarching goals of this grant program are threefold: (1) to accelerate the expansion of apprenticeships to new industry sectors reliant on H-1B visas, (2) to promote the large-scale expansion of apprenticeships across the nation, and (3) to increase apprenticeship opportunities for all Americans. Grant funds will be awarded to institutions of higher education in partnership with national industry associations, which together seek to develop, implement, and take to a national scale a new apprenticeship model; or expand an existing apprenticeship program to a new industry sector or occupation or a new population, on a national scale. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ariam Ferro
Grants Management Specialist Email:ferro.ariam@dol.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 307212 Full Announcement-FOA-ETA-18-08 -> FOA-ETA-18-08.pdf
Folder 307212 Other Supporting Documents-FOA-ETA-18-08 Amendment One -> FOA-ETA-18-08 Amendment One.pdf
Folder 307212 Other Supporting Documents-FOA-ETA-18-08 Amendment Two -> FOA-ETA-18-08 – Amendment Two.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ariam Ferro Grants Management Specialist Email: ferro.ariam@dol.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.268 | FOA-ETA-18-08 | Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies | PKG00243838 | Jul 18, 2018 | Oct 16, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
307212 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
307212 SF424A-1.0.pdf
307212 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
307212 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
307212 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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