649175 - FY26 84E Iowa Apprenticeship Act Funding
Funding Opportunity Details

Apprenticeship

Final Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026 2:00 PM

Description

• Notice of Funding Opportunity
  State Agency Name: Iowa Workforce Development
  Funding Opportunity Title: Iowa Apprenticeship Act Funding 84E
  Announcement Type: Initial
   

  IMPORTANT DATES
  Deadline: Grant applications are due by February 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.
  Application Notification: A Notice of Intent to Award will be posted on the following website: https://workforce.iowa.gov/apprenticeship and www.iowagrants.gov 
  Guidance: Iowa Workforce Development will post information and updates on
  https://workforce.iowa.gov/apprenticeship/funding/84E 
   

  Application assistance webinars:

  • Tuesday, January 6 @ 1:00PM via Microsoft Teams
  • Wednesday, January 7 @ 1:00PM via Microsoft Teams
  • Wednesday, January 14 @ 10:00AM via Microsoft Teams
  • Thursday, January 15 @ 1:00PM via Microsoft Teams
  • Tuesday, January 20 @ 1:00PM via Microsoft Teams

   

  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
  Purpose
  The purpose of the Iowa Apprenticeship Act (84E) grant is to provide financial assistance to sponsors of federally recognized Registered Apprenticeship programs.  Funds awarded may only be used to reimburse for costs associated with conducting and maintaining a Registered Apprenticeship program.
   

  Funding Priorities
  There are no listed priorities associated with this award.
   

  Performance Measures
  There are no listed performance measures associated with this award.

   

  ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

  Applicants must have a Registered Apprenticeship program registered in the RAPIDS system, under the jurisdiction and oversight of the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) and who are employed at worksites located in the State of Iowa.

  Applicants must have at least one apprentice enrolled within the RAPIDS database no later than December 31, 2025, who:

  • Is a resident of the State of Iowa

  • Is working at (physical) Iowa worksites

  • Has an active status as “registered”, which was established between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 OR has an active status of “Completed”, which was updated between January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025

  • Has received a minimum of 100 hours of in-person, related instruction between January 1, 2025-December 31, 2025 and has documentation to support this training.

   

  AWARD INFORMATION
  Estimated Available Funds

  The State of Iowa has appropriated $3 million to be awarded to support costs associated with conducting and maintaining a Registered Apprenticeship program.

   

  Estimated Award Amount

  Grant funding awarded through IWD may vary in amounts per applicant as the total award is determined by the number of qualifying apprentices and number of qualifying (Sponsor) applicants.

   

  Grant Application and Award Period

  Expenses incurred from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, while there is an apprentice registered as “active” are eligible for reimbursement. Costs incurred prior to July 1, 2025, or after December 31, 2026, are ineligible for reimbursement. Subrecipients may not purchase supplies or equipment during the last 30 days of the period of performance. Grantee will be expected to satisfy the closeout procedures of this grant within 45 days after the end of the period of performance. The performance period ends December 31, 2026, with Closeout ending on February 15, 2027. All expense documentation must be submitted prior to February 15, 2027.

   

  Type of Award

  Iowa Workforce Development will award funding to qualifying applicants. Funds are administered as reimbursement only and no advance payment options are available under this award.

   

  Use of Funds

  Funds awarded may only be used to help cover the cost of conducting and maintaining an apprenticeship training program pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 84E and Iowa Administrative Code 871-65. Eligible dates for reimbursement consideration are restricted to July 1, 2025-December 31, 2026. Appendix B, incorporated by this reference, provides a detailed summary of use of funds.

   

  Equipment exceeding the purchase price of $5,000 must have preapproval from the IOA Grant Manager and the approval is at the discretion of the awarding agency.

   

  To be eligible for reimbursement, expenses must be applicable to and tied to the conducting and support of Iowa apprentices who are “employed at Iowa worksites”. Reimbursements requests submitted from addresses out of state or requests to send remittance to out of state addresses may be subject to additional documentation requirements to clarify direct partnership and/or correlation to serving Iowa-based apprenticeship programs and Iowa apprentices at Iowa worksites.

   

  Reporting Requirements
  There are no reporting requirements associated with this grant.

   

  Food, Travel and Transportation Reimbursements

  Food, Travel and Transportation are not eligible expenses approved for reimbursement for this award.