593291 - FY25 84E Iowa Apprenticeship Act Funding
Funding Opportunity Details

Apprenticeship

Final Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2025 2:00 PM

Description

• 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 January 31, 2025, 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 7 @ 1:00PM via Zoom
  • Wednesday, January 22 @ 11:00 AM via Zoom
     

  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
  Purpose
  The purpose of the Iowa Apprenticeship Act (84E) grant is to provide financial assistance to sponsors who conduct and maintain an apprenticeship program that has been registered and meets Iowa Office of Apprentice and Department of Labor specific requirement standards. Funds awarded may only be used to help cover the cost of conducting and maintaining an apprenticeship training program.
   

  Funding Priorities
  Funding available under this grant is based on the applicant’s proportionate share of the statewide total of qualified registered apprentices participating in a qualified registered apprenticeship program.
   

   

  Qualifications for Eligibility
  All applications must include performance measures that logically connect a project’s goal(s) with proposed activities and evidence ensuring the continuation and maintenance of the registered apprenticeship program(s). Required information to be addressed within the application include but are not limited to:

  • Applicants must have an Iowa-based apprenticeship program registered in the RAPIDS system for apprentices who will be employed at Iowa worksites.
  • Applicants must have at least one apprentice with a status of “Registered” in the RAPIDS system on December 31, 2024.
  • Applicants must provide proof of a minimum of 100 in-person related training instruction hours in the calendar year 2024 per apprenticeship to qualify for funding.
  • Only registered apprentices who reside in Iowa are eligible to be included in a sponsor’s application for funding.
  • A qualified registered apprentice that may be included in the applicant’s total apprentice count is defined as an active registered apprentice on December 31, 2024, or an apprentice that completed their registered apprenticeship program during the calendar year 2024.
  • Applicants must comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and equal employment opportunity.
  • Applicants receiving 84F funding during the same fiscal year will not be eligible for 84E funds.
  • Applicants must apply through IowaGrants.gov utilizing the approved and provided forms.

   

  AWARD INFORMATION
  Estimated Available Funds
  The State of Iowa has appropriated $3 million.

   

  Estimated Award Amount
  Grant funding awarded through IWD may vary in amounts as determined by the number of qualifying apprentices and number of qualifying applicants.

   

  Program Application Period
  Programs are eligible to apply at IowaGrants.gov for Iowa Apprenticeship Act grant funds annually during the January 2, 2025, to January 31, 2025, application window.

  Type of Award
  Iowa Workforce Development will award funding to qualifying sponsors. Once a grant is awarded, the recipient will provide IWD with the details of expenses related to the apprenticeship program and will be reimbursed for expenses up to the total award amount. Grant funds are administered as a reimbursement only and no advance payments will be provided.

   

  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 84E. Eligible dates for reimbursement consideration are restricted to July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027.
  Potentially eligible expenses (list is not all inclusive):

  • For active apprentices registered in the RAPIDS system, reimbursement of wages for the registered apprentice(s) while on the job learning.
  • During the time period there is at least one active apprentice registered in the RAPIDS system, the reimbursement of the salary for a Registered Apprenticeship Coordinator or a Program Manager.
  • Related Training Instruction tuition and associated fees for actively registered apprentices.
  • Related Training technical instruction materials (e.g., textbooks, curriculum, etc.) for actively registered apprentices.
  • During the time period there is at least one active apprentice registered in the RAPIDS system, in-house Related Training instructor salaries. Registered Apprenticeship single purchase of equipment/supplies not exceeding $5,000. Items such as, but not limited to:
    • Tools
    • Protective apparel or materials (e.g. PPE, gloves, uniforms)
    • Laptops/Computers
    • Equipment exceeding the purchase price of $5,000 must have preapproval from Grant Manager and is at the discretion of the awarding agency.
  • In-State travel lodging expenses (must follow calendar year 2025 DAS reimbursement policies).
  • In-State Conference fees for the registered apprentice.

   

  Expenses that are not eligible for reimbursement (list is not all inclusive):

  • Pre-apprenticeship program expenses.
  • Purchase or lease of a passenger, personal or business vehicle, including a side-by-side or an ATV.
  • Travel expenses i.e., flights, mileage reimbursement, vehicle rentals etc. other than in-state travel lodging.
  • Food related expenses.
  • Gift cards or vouchers.

   

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