Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF)

Apprenticeship Innovation Funding (AIF) is a funding source for new and innovative apprenticeship programs in California. AIF focuses on sustaining and scaling registered apprenticeship programs beyond the building and fire trades—industries such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, information technology, education, and many more. The state has allocated $95 million over three years to support ongoing costs of these programs and classroom training. To date, DAS has awarded: The successful implementation of AIF over the past 3 years demonstrates how supportive funding can have a profound effect on sustaining and scaling new and innovative apprenticeship programs. In the most recent round (FY 2024-2025), AIF expanded its reach by awarding nearly $30 million, supporting more than 10,000 apprentices through AIF-Support and nearly 1,500 apprentices through AIF-Training. For more insights on the impact of AIF, review the AIF Fact Sheet. View the complete list from all three funding rounds in the Awardees section below. Submissions for AIF reimbursement open once per year, and applications submitted consider active apprentices supported and trained within the previous year.