Iowa has announced the 2025 awardees for its annual Registered Apprenticeship Programs (84E and 84F)! A total of $3.4 million in grants are being awarded.
Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
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Apprenticeship
Grants and Scholarships
As part of its commitment to growing Registered Apprenticeship (RA) across industries, Iowa provides annual RA program funding through the Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Program (84F).
These competitive grants are available annually for sponsors that create a new RA program with an eligible high-demand occupation, or for sponsors who add an eligible high-demand occupation to their existing program.
84F Summary
Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
Purpose
Supports newly established RA programs in high-demand fields.
Available Funding
$760,000
Awarded Amount
One-time reimbursement of expenses incurred in establishing a registered apprenticeship program, up to a maximum of $25,000.
Application Period
Applicants must apply through IowaGrants.gov utilizing the approved and provided forms between January 2, 2025 and January 31, 2025.
Awards Status: New Awardees Announced on April 28, 2025
Iowa has announced the 2025 grant awards for 84F, which will specifically provide funding for new programs formed in a high-demand occupation.
(View 2025 Awardee Sheet): $427,800 in grants are being awarded to 17 sponsors who have created programs in 19 new occupations.
Questions
For questions on the 84F, please use the contact information below. For a comparison between 84F and the 84E funding programs, view this annual funding comparison sheet.
Summary: Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
The Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F) provides financial assistance to apprenticeship sponsors who start or expand new registered apprenticeship programs with 20 or fewer apprentices in eligible high-demand occupations.
These competitive grants support a newly created RA program with an eligible high-demand occupation by helping with ongoing program costs, fees, or related expenses.
Total funding available: $760,000 (Annual State Fund Appropriation)
Awarded funds: Given as a one-time reimbursement of expenses incurred in establishing a registered apprenticeship program, up to a maximum of $25,000.
84F is open to sponsors who have:
Have a registered apprenticeship program that meets IOA specific requirements and standards to be eligible to apply.
Have 20 or less registered apprentices in RAPIDS.
70% of apprentices participating must reside in Iowa; the remainder must reside in states contiguous to Iowa.
Occupations that must be considered “high-demand” by Iowa State Workforce Development Board and community colleges in consultation with the IOA.
