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Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Registered Apprenticeship Ecosystem Through the Navigator Pro

Labor & IndustryCloses Oct 23, 2026(2 days left)

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Best for
Nonprofit organizations running workforce or education programs, Local workforce development boards, Community-based and economic development organizations, Post-secondary institutions and local education agencies
Not for
Small businesses seeking funding for their own apprentices or staff training, Retail, finance, or real estate firms with no apprenticeship coordination role, Organizations outside Pennsylvania
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Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training, stem)
83
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
69
Good Match
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (building)
67
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Closes in 2 days
54
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Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 2 days
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Closes in 2 days
54
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Closes in 2 days
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54
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ManufacturingLimit: Closes in 2 days
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What this funds

Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 23, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include businesses, community-based organizations, economic development organizations, industry associations, labor organizations, local education agencies, local workforce development boards, nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, public libraries, STEM ecosystems, and other legal entities such as schools.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
Businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but the notice does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, so that is not published.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, nonprofit organizations are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $450,000 in funding for Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Registered Apprenticeship Ecosystem Through the Navigator Program (“Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Registered Apprenticeship Ecosystem”) to include ...

About this grant

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announces the availability of approximately $450,000 in funding for Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Registered Apprenticeship Ecosystem Through the Navigator Program (“Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Registered Apprenticeship Ecosystem”) to include one award of up to $450,000. L&I has created this grant opportunity to continue support of a local and/or regional apprenticeship navigator program which enables the expansion of registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. Additionally, the intent is to support technical assistance to regional consortiums of stakeholders, employers, intermediaries, training providers, and other partners by building a network of people trained on growing programming and apprenticeship ecosystems over the long term.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Grant cycle: Other Funding source: State Funding details: No matching required Deadline: 2026-10-23 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Eligible applicant types: Business; Other Legal Entity; School

Who may apply: Eligible applicants include Businesses; Community-based organizations; Economic development organizations; Industry associations; Labor organizations; Local education agencies; Local workforce development boards; Nonprofit organizations; Post-secondary institutions; Public libraries; STEM ecosystems

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce

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