Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listings: 17.285 -- Registered Apprenticeship
Last Updated: March 16, 2026
Description
The Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program will focus on incentivizing the expansion and growth of the National Apprenticeship System, specifically in industries with a firmly established program infrastructure that will make a significant contribution to the Administration's goal of exceeding 1 million active apprentices. The Department plans to award up to five (5) cooperative agreements with a four-year period of performance (PoP) focused on rapidly scaling and expanding newly developed Registered Apprenticeship programs and substantially growing existing programs across industries by...
offering incentive payments to program sponsors. The Department will award up to four (4) cooperative agreements with a focus on rapid expansion of Registered Apprenticeship in targeted industries by offering incentive payments to program sponsors on a per apprentice basis for all new apprentices enrolled during the term of the cooperative agreement. The designated industries are Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Semiconductor, and Nuclear Energy Infrastructure; Information Technology; Healthcare; Transportation; and Telecommunication. The Department is particularly interested in expanding Registered Apprenticeship in Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base and intends to make an award for this industry, contingent on receiving a quality application. In addition, the Department plans to award one (1) cooperative agreement that will focus on rapid scaling of the Registered Apprenticeship system by providing incentive funding to program sponsors tied to achieving substantial increases based on the number of cohort apprentices. This cooperative agreement will support expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs across industries not covered under the specific industries noted above. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol.gov. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Government
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants may include but are not limited to: State Agencies and Territories; National Industry Groups and Associations; National Labor Management Organizations; National economic development entities; Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Intermediary Organizations; Professional Consulting Organizations; Consortia led by one or more eligible entities listed above and other relevant entities to achieve the goals and requirements of the PfP Incentive Payments Program. Faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply, as are all organizations. Those that meet the eligibility requirements may receive awards under this funding opportunity. DOL will not, in the selection of recipients and administration of the grant, discriminate on the basis of an organization's religious character, affiliation, exercise, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.
Grantor contact information
Description
Carmen Mew
PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol.gov
PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Pay-for-Performance_Incentive_Payments_Program_FOA-ETA-26-19.pdf | Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program FOA-ETA-26-19.pdf | Feb 13, 2026 04:34 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_B_-_Suggested_Abstract_Template.docx | APPENDIX B - Suggested Abstract Template -fillable | Feb 13, 2026 04:34 PM UTC |
| Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf | Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf | Feb 13, 2026 04:35 PM UTC |
| Pay-for-Performance_Incentive_Payments_Program_FOA-ETA-26-19_Amendment_1_.pdf | Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program FOA-ETA-26-19 Amendment 1_.pdf | Mar 16, 2026 06:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 3, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Award
$145,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$10,000,000
Award Minimum
$40,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOA-ETA-26-19
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
6
Posted date:
February 13, 2026
Archive date:
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