Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program
ID: FOA-ETA-26-19 • Type: Posted
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Overview
Category of Funding
Employment, Labor and Training
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 2/13/26 Employment and Training Administration posted grant opportunity FOA-ETA-26-19 for Pay-for-Performance (PfP) Incentive Payments Program with funding of $145.0 million.
The grant will be issued under grant program 17.285 Apprenticeship USA Grants.
It is expected that 5 total grants will be made
worth between $10.0 million and $40.0 million.
Timing
Posted Date
Feb. 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 3, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 20 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Last Updated
Feb. 13, 2026, 12:53 p.m. EST
Version
5
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
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.
Award Sizing
Ceiling
$40,000,000
Floor
$10,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
$145,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
5
Contacts
Contact
Employment and Training Administration
Contact Email
Contact Phone
(202) 693-2606