Funding

Explore federal and state funding opportunities that help employers and programs reduce the cost of apprenticeship.
3 opportunities
EducationTrainingWorkforce Innovation
Eligibility
Program SponsorsEducational InstitutionsEducation Training Partners
Type
FederalGrant
Geography
Nationwide
AmountVaries by student eligibility and approved program length

National information-technology Registered Apprenticeship incentives from Clark University’s TechXcel program. Clark received a $27 million federal award and describes a goal of more than 3,800 apprentices through June 30, 2030. The per-apprentice sponsor payment is not yet confirmed, and formal applications are not open.

ITTechnology
Eligibility
Program SponsorsEmployerEducational Institutions
Type
FederalGrantPay-for-Performance
Geography
Nationwide
Sponsor incentiveNot yet announced

USDOL ETA awarded five cooperative agreements totaling nearly $162 million so national administrators can pay Registered Apprenticeship sponsors as apprentices hit verified retention and progression milestones. Applications to be an administrator closed April 3, 2026. The five sponsor incentive programs are announced and are not yet open for formal applications.

DefenseShipbuilding/MaritimeEnergyEmerging Technologies
Eligibility
Program SponsorsApprenticeship IntermediariesState Workforce AgenciesEducational Institutions
Type
FederalGrantPay-for-Performance
Geography
Nationwide
Sponsor incentiveNot yet announced
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