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 (187.18 KB) .pdf , or for sponsors who add an eligible high-demand occupation to their existing program.
| 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 | Now closed. Applications typically open during early January for a 30-day period. |
2026 Awards
On April 27, 2026, Iowa announced $3.25 million in new Registered Apprenticeship grants to help advance future careers across the state. The awards included $317,236 in new 84F grants that are being awarded to 13 program sponsors.
- View 2026 84F Awardees Sheet (239.94 KB) .pdf
- Full Press Release: Iowa Awards $3.25 Million in Apprenticeship Grants to Help Advance Future Careers
Questions
For questions on the 84F, please use the contact information below. For a comparison between 84F and the 84E funding programs, view the annual funding comparison sheet. (121.94 KB) .pdf