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Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program

ID: FOA-ETA-26-19 • Type: Forecasted
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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 (industries may be amended subject to agency discretion) are listed below:

  • AI/Semiconductor/Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Buildout
  • Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Transportation
  • Telecommunication

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.

All applicants must include required partners of at least one national industry association or regional industry associations; and/or multi-regional or national employers. Including an industry association not only demonstrates broad industry buy-in but also shows that the applicant will be able to leverage broader business partnerships once funded (required partners may be amended, subject to agency discretion).

Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to PfP_FOA-ETA-26-19@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

Link to Additional Information: DOL Application Guide

Background
The Pay-for-Performance Incentive Payments Program (PfP IPP) is initiated by the Department of Labor to incentivize the expansion and growth of the National Apprenticeship System. The program aims to significantly contribute to the Administration’s goal of exceeding 1 million active apprentices by providing financial incentives to program sponsors in various industries.

Grant Details
The Department plans to award up to five (5) cooperative agreements over a four-year period. These agreements will focus on rapidly scaling and expanding newly developed Registered Apprenticeship programs and substantially growing existing programs across industries. The incentive payments will be offered on a per apprentice basis for all new apprentices enrolled during the term of the cooperative agreement. The targeted industries include AI/Semiconductor/Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Buildout, Shipbuilding and Defense Industrial Base, Information Technology, Healthcare, Transportation, and Telecommunication. Additionally, one (1) cooperative agreement will support expansion in industries not specifically listed. All applicants must include required partners such as at least one national industry association or regional industry associations; and/or multi-regional or national employers.

Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must include at least one required partner from a national industry association or regional industry associations; and/or multi-regional or national employers. This demonstrates broad industry buy-in and the ability to leverage broader business partnerships once funded.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the cooperative agreements is four years.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant includes potential awards for up to five (5) cooperative agreements focused on apprenticeship programs.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for performance will involve industries across various sectors.
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Overview

Agency
Employment and Training Administration (ETA) [DOL]
Category of Funding
Employment, Labor and Training
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
17.285 - Apprenticeship USA Grants
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/6/26 Employment and Training Administration forecasted grant opportunity FOA-ETA-26-19 for Pay-for-Performance 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

Forecast Posted Date
Jan. 6, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Est. Application Posting Date
Jan. 29, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Est. Synopsis Response Date
March 20, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Forecasted
Last Updated
Jan. 12, 2026, 4:02 p.m. EST
Version
3

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The Department anticipates a broad range of applicants that 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 Fund. Eligible applicants are the lead entity responsible for fiscal and administrative oversight of the Incentive Fund. Additional responsibilities will be described in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Applicants, either directly or through a partnership with another entity, will be required to describe how they would operate a payment management system to manage the distribution of apprenticeship payments to sponsors for a project grant of this scope and size. 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
Carmen Mew
Contact Email
pfp_foa-eta-26-19@dol.gov

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