Apprenticeship Expansion Grant Opportunities
Governor Reynolds announced two new Registered Apprenticeship grant opportunities totaling $10 million funded by the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Iowa has been a leader in the creation and use of Registered Apprenticeships which provide training in an “earn and learn” model that helps employers create the workforce they need. Registered Apprenticeships are an employer-driven model, combining on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction, providing the Apprentice with a nationally recognized credential and employers with a skilled worker at the end of the program.
Apply for the grant on www.IowaGrants.gov (more information provided below)
Webinar - Registered Apprenticeship Grant Opportunities (Sept. 30, 2020)
Webinar slides - Registered Apprenticeship Grant Opportunities
Questions & Answers from the Webinar - Registered Apprenticeship Grant Opportunities
Grant opportunity available to high schools, nonprofits, and small businesses with less than 50 employees:
The first grant opportunity is available to high schools, nonprofits, and small businesses with less than 50 employees. These grants total $5 million, with a maximum grant of $50,000 per applicant. The grant can be used to purchase equipment, tools, simulators, instructional materials, updated curriculum, or other necessary items to expand or create Registered Apprenticeship programs that provide for online learning as well as hands-on learning when necessary and safe. Apply on IowaGrants.gov
Below are the documents for the grant application:
APPENDIX D: IowaGrants.gov New User Registration Instructions
APPENDIX E. Coronavirus Relief Registered Apprenticeship Incentive Program Budget Spreadsheet
Grant opportunity available to post-secondary institutions and healthcare employers:
The second grant opportunity is available to post-secondary institutions and healthcare employers. These grants also total $5 million, with a maximum grant of $250,000 per applicant. The grant can be used to purchase equipment, tools, simulators, instructional materials, updated curriculum, or other necessary items to expand or create Registered Apprenticeship programs that provide for online learning as well as hands-on learning when necessary and safe. Apply on IowaGrants.gov
Below are the documents for the grant application:
APPENDIX D: IowaGrants.gov New User Registration Instructions
APPENDIX E. Coronavirus Relief Registered Apprenticeship Incentive Program Budget Spreadsheet