This grant aims to support the creation of registered apprenticeship programs for special education teachers and early intervention personnel. These programs are designed to address workforce shortages by providing practical, work-based learning opportunities that are closely tied to local and state needs.
Who it's for: Organizations interested in developing or expanding registered apprenticeship programs for special education teachers and early intervention personnel.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to follow the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
- Applications not focused on registered apprenticeship programs
- Proposals not addressing workforce shortages in special education or early intervention
What You May Need
- Completed application form
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan up to $1,000,000
- Proof of eligibility
- Plan for registered apprenticeship program
- Evidence of addressing workforce shortages
- Alignment with local and state labor demands
- Compliance with 2025 Common Instructions
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with state and local labor demands
- Strict adherence to the 2025 Common Instructions is required
- Programs must be registered apprenticeships as defined by federal regulations
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization interested in developing registered apprenticeship programs for special education teachers and early intervention personnel. There are no specific restrictions on the type of applicant, making it broadly accessible to a wide range of entities.
Overview
Organizations interested in developing or expanding registered apprenticeship programs for special education teachers and early intervention personnel.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to follow the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
- Applications not focused on registered apprenticeship programs
- Proposals not addressing workforce shortages in special education or early intervention
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement registered apprenticeship programs for special education teachers and early intervention personnel, including costs associated with training, materials, and program administration.
Total Program Funding
$7,000,000
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(16 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 12, 2026
Application Checklist
- Read the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
- Develop a comprehensive apprenticeship program plan
- Ensure program aligns with local and state labor needs
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Register with SAM and obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Submit application by July 13, 2026