Texas Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Grant Program

Applicants seeking TIRA funding must submit a completed Application for Funding Form that includes all required elements. Applications must demonstrate program readiness, statutory alignment, and the capacity to deliver high‑quality, industry‑recognized apprenticeship training. Incomplete applications or applications missing required documentation will not be considered. Required Application Components A complete Application for Funding Form must include the following: 8 • Applicant Information—Entity details and identifiers, plus primary contact information • Project Summary—Brief narrative describing skills gained, participant count, training duration (≤26 weeks), and the training component supported • Program Components consisting of the following:  Training Plan—Curriculum outline, modules, objectives, assessments  Industry Alignment—Alignment with competency standards, accrediting body frameworks, documented safety or regulatory requirements, and employer-validated skill progression, supported by labor-market validation  Employer Partnerships—Employer role, hiring commitments, full-time employment benefits, and formal partnership agreements outlining roles and responsibilities  Apprenticeship Agreement—Documentation of training standards and program commitments including competency frameworks, safety and regulatory requirements, credentialing standards, wage progression, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance  Implementation Timeline—Six-quarter timeline of training activities and milestones  Eligible Training Providers List (ETPL) Cost Alignment—If applicable, documentation confirming alignment with ETPL rates  Equal Employment Opportunity Policy—Employer’s current EEO policy • Measurable Training Objectives—Objectives aligned with program requirements, including recognized occupation, enrolled/completion wages, projected completions, and credential attainment • Budget Summary—Anticipated costs for instruction, materials, assessments, and administrative activities, plus a completed Budget Detail Form aligned with the implementation timeline • Required Documentation—Supporting materials such as curriculum, occupation validation, apprenticeship agreements, partnership documentation, ETPL cost alignment, EEO policies, and the Budget Detail Form • Additional Agency Required Information—Any additional information requested to support eligibility determination, program certification, or funding review, including required certifications and acknowledgements demonstrating alignment with TIRA requirements