Coming Soon: Iowa’s Annual Registered Apprenticeship Grants Open January 2, 2026

The Iowa Office of Apprenticeship will soon open applications for Iowa's annual grant opportunities that support Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs across the state.

Each grant program is designed to help program sponsors grow and sustain high-quality RA programs that provide real-world experience and ultimately help create promising career pathways for Iowans.

Starting January 2, 2026, applications will be accepted from RA program sponsors for the following grants:

• Iowa Apprenticeship Act (84E): Supports sponsors by assisting with training and other ongoing costs within any active RA program.
• Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Program (84F): Supports sponsors who this year established a high-demand occupation within an active RA program.

More Information on RA Grant Opportunities

• Application Window: Opens January 2, 2026 for both 84E and 84F grants through iowagrants.gov.
• Comparison Sheet: To understand the different requirements for 84E and 84F grants, program sponsors can view this sheet: 84E and 84F Comparison Sheet
• Resources & Support: For support to help you apply for the grants, please visit the 84E webpage or 84F grant-specific page for pre-application webinars and application documents.