The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Office of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning (OAWBL), is seeking proposals to support registered apprenticeship expansion and the launching of new apprenticeship programs.
For Program Year 2025, OAWBL is particularly interested in supporting projects that seek to increase access to registered apprenticeship career pathways in the following industries:
- K-12 teacher occupations
- care economy
- climate/clean energy
- broadband
- public sector
- technology/cybersecurity
- hospitality
- skilled trades
- supply chain sector
- advanced manufacturing
- utilities sector
Other occupations will be considered based off supporting labor market information and the type of funding available.
Funds can support Personnel & Fringe for the apprenticeship coordinator to help offset the programmatic requirements of our grant, costs for the Related Technical Instruction and/or Supportive Services (up to 20% of total budget.) No other costs will be allowed/supported through this funding opportunity. All proposals must include the below information. The proposal must be succinct, self-explanatory, and well-organized so that reviewers can understand the proposed project. Proposals that are missing details may not be considered for funding or will severely delay the ability to review and make a determination.
Projects will be awarded based upon available grant funding and will have a planned period of performance date of July 1, 2025-December 31, 2026. It is possible that revisions to the proposed budget and/or outcomes will occur based off funding availability. OAWBL will seek to provide access to funding that best fits each proposal awarded.
Please use the Request For Funding template to submit your proposal. Proposals will be accepted until Monday, June 30, 2025. Questions can be directed to OAWBL at apprenticeship@dhewd.mo.gov or by calling 573-526-8259.