State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 4 (SAEF4) Grant
Summary
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced the State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 4 (SAEF4) grant funding opportunity (ETA-TEGL-08-25). The program provides $85 million in total discretionary funding to expand registered apprenticeship programs, with 53 expected awards ranging from $561,760 to $8,287,067. Applications close May 26, 2026, and eligibility is limited to state governments.
What changed
ETA published a new grant opportunity under TEGL-08-25 to fund state apprenticeship expansion programs. The program allocates $85 million across approximately 53 awards, with individual award amounts between $561,760 and $8,287,067. No cost-sharing or matching requirement applies.
State governments are the sole eligible applicants for this discretionary grant program. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 26, 2026. Prospective applicants should contact SAEF4-TEGL@dol.gov with questions.
What to do next
- Monitor Grants.gov for application details
- Review ETA-TEGL-08-25 for eligibility requirements
- Submit application electronically by May 26, 2026
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State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula, Round 4 (SAEF4)
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listings: 17.285 -- Registered Apprenticeship
Last Updated: April 10, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Questions regarding this Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) may be emailed to SAEF4-TEGL@dol.gov. We encourage prospective eligible applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular TEGL.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
See the Training and Employment Guidance Letter for specific eligibility requirements.
Grantor contact information
Description
LaQuisha Barnes
SAEF4-TEGL@dol.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| ETA-TEGL-08-25.pdf | ETA-TEGL-08-25.pdf | Apr 10, 2026 08:49 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 26, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$85,000,000
Program Funding
53
Expected awards
$561,760
Award Minimum
$8,287,067
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ETA-TEGL-08-25
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 10, 2026
Archive date:
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