Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Act - 15B
FUNDING AMOUNT
The amount of training grants available is based on the statutory formula established under Iowa Code Chapter 15B
based upon “contact hours.” Contact hours are determined based on an applicant’s combined total of Registered
Apprentices and related technical instruction (RTI) hours for the most recent training year. The training grant is based on
the applicant’s proportionate share of the statewide total of all contact hours.
HOW TO APPLY
The annual application period is from Jan 1 – Feb 1 and will be accepted from any Iowa-registered DOL/OA sponsor or
lead sponsor for the previous training year (Jan-Dec). Application can be made online:
https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/Business/apprenticeship
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Available annually to any Iowa-registered DOL/OA sponsor or lead sponsor.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Visit https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/Business/apprenticeship or email kyle.whitaker@iowaeda.com
Future Ready Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund - 15C
FUNDING AMOUNT
Applicants are eligible to receive up to $25,000 per eligible high-demand occupation applied for. Applicants can apply for more than one eligible occupation; grant awards for applicants receiving more than one grant will be capped at $50,000.
HOW TO APPLY
Annual application period is from Jan 1 – Feb 1 and will be accepted from any Iowa-registered DOL/OA sponsor who has established a Registered Apprenticeship in a new high demand occupation in the previous training year (Jan-Dec). Application can be made online at: https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/Business/apprenticeship
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Available annually to any Iowa-registered DOL/OA sponsor or lead sponsor who has established a new Registered Apprenticeship in a high-demand occupation.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Visit https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/Business/apprenticeship or email kyle.whitaker@iowaeda.com
Registered Apprenticeship State Expansion Grant (ASE)
FUNDING AMOUNT
If the high school is registered through the work of Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) on the creation of a program, the apprentice will receive $100 for approved supportive services.
HOW TO APPLY
The high school would need to contact IWD's Registered Apprenticeship Program Coordinator to start the registration process.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Funding expires June 30, 2022.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Visit www.EarnAndLearnIowa.gov or email amy.beller@iwd.iowa.gov
State Expansion Grant 2020
FUNDING AMOUNT
$1,500 per Registered Apprentice in the sector of healthcare, agriculture, or an industry or apprentice affected by COVID.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application at: https://www.earnandlearniowa.gov/business-incentive-application-form
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Funding expires on June 30, 2023.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Visit www.EarnAndLearnIowa.gov or email amy.beller@iwd.iowa.gov
Coronavirus Relief Registered Apprenticeship Incentive Fund
FUNDING AMOUNT
$50,000
HOW TO APPLY
Submit an application through www.IowaGrants.gov. Visit this page for application materials: https://www.futurereadyiowa.gov/registered-apprenticeship-grants
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Funding expires on December 31, 2020. Applications are due by October 12, 2020.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
https://www.futurereadyiowa.gov/registered-apprenticeship-grants
State Expansion Grant (SAE)
FUNDING AMOUNT
Competitive grant funding awarded from 2017-2020 for $15,000 per high school.
HOW TO APPLY
Application period already expired.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Funding expires October 31, 2020.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Visit www.EarnAndLearnIowa.gov or email amy.beller@iwd.iowa.gov
WIOA Title I Youth Program
FUNDING AMOUNT
Funds are determined and associated to eligible participants. Each Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) has established funding limits regarding the amount and duration of services to a participant unique to their LWDA.
HOW TO APPLY
Participants can apply at any time by contacting their local IowaWORKS Center. IowaWORKS Center locations can be found online at: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/contact
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Funds for youth services are allocated to states and local areas by the United States Department of Labor annually.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Visit https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/services-youth-and-young-adults or email youthservices@iwd.iowa.gov
Urban Institute’s Youth Apprenticeships Intermediary Project
FUNDING AMOUNT
Employers may be eligible for an incentive of $1,000 per Registered Apprentice enrolled in the program.
HOW TO APPLY
This funding is available to incentivize the creation of Registered Apprenticeship Programs. If you are interested in starting a registered apprenticeship program at your company or school, please reach out to the Urban Institute to learn more.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Funding expires June 24, 2021.
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Email Zach Boren at zboren@urban.org or Bhavani Arabandi at barabandi@urban.org Visit https://www.urban.org/policy-centers/center-labor-human-services-and-population/projects/youth apprenticeship-intermediary-project
Additional Federal Funding Opportunities
To find out additional federal funding opportunities, please visit: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/active-grants-and-contracts