Apprenticeship Building America, Round 2 (ABA2)
Agency: Employment and Training Administration
Assistance Listings
- 17.285 -- Registered Apprenticeship
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits applications for Round 2 of the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA2) grant program. The Department will award grants to continue to expand, diversify, and strengthen the Registered Apprenticeship system through support for public and private partnerships designed to serve a range of industries and individuals and promote Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) as a workforce development solution that translates training into good jobs. ABA2 provides funding for three categories of grants: (1) Ensuring Equitable RAP Pathways and Partnerships Through...
Pre-apprenticeship Leading to RAP Enrollment, (2) Creation of Education System-aligned Pre-apprenticeship and RAPs, and (3) Registered Apprenticeship Hubs. This approach ensures that funding supports the Administration’s goals to modernize and strengthen the National Apprenticeship System. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to ABA2_FOA-ETA-24-04@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
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
Daniela Petchik
ABA2_FOA-ETA-24-04@dol.gov
ABA2_FOA-ETA-24-04@dol.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FOA-ETA-24-04_Amendment_One_4-9-2024.pdf | FOA-ETA-24-04 Amendment One 4-9-2024.pdf | Apr 9, 2024 05:12 PM UTC |
| ABA2_FOA-ETA-24-04.pdf | ABA2 FOA-ETA-24-04.pdf | Feb 21, 2024 06:41 PM UTC |
| Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf | Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf | Feb 21, 2024 06:41 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: April 15, 2024
Award
$95,000,000
Program Funding
18
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$8,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOA-ETA-24-04
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
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:
2
Posted date:
February 21, 2024
Archive date:
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