Applications are now closed for Iowa's annual grant programs that support Registered Apprenticeship (84E and 84F). Stay tuned to the IOA's channels for updates on awards.
Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Program (84F)
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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
Now closed. Applications typically open during early January for a 30-day period.
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.
Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund - 84F (Currently Closed)
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 RA program sponsors who have:
Have a registered apprenticeship program that meets IOA specific requirements and standards to be eligible to apply.
Have had at least one active apprentice registered in the RAPIDS Apprenticeship database in a high demand occupation between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
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 āhigh-demandā by Iowa State Workforce Development Board and community colleges in consultation with the IOA.
