SLED Opportunity · VIRGINIA · VIRGINIA

    State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula (SAEF 3) Highlight, Include, Recruit, Engage, and Deliver (HIRED) Incentive Fund Grant Opportunity

    Issued by Department of Workforce Advancement
    stateSource SoughtvirginiaSol. 113957
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Mar 18, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Feb 18, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    virginia
    state
    NAICS CODE
    611310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Virginia offers up to $157,500 in apprenticeship grants to employers hiring apprentices in key industries. Funding reimburses training costs for up to 2 apprentices per employer in registered programs.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    113957
    Type / RFx
    Source Sought
    Status
    Open
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    February 18, 2026
    Due Date
    March 18, 2026
    NAICS Code
    611310AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    virginia
    Agency
    Department of Workforce Advancement

    Description

    The Virginia Secretary of Labor announces the availability of up to $157,500 in the National Apprenticeship Act, SAEF 3 Project HIRED – Highlight, Include, Recruit, Engage, Deliver Apprenticeship USA Grants. These funds will be available to employers through a competitive award process, that submit high quality applications targeting apprentices to be hired in several in-demand industries including, but not exclusive to: Education, Information Technology, Care Economy, Service Trades, Manufacturing, and Maintenance and Repair.These awards will support reimbursement for training related expenditures (e.g., instructor time) incurred throughout the apprenticeship program during the grant period of performance. Eligible employers will hire and register up to 2 apprentices who matriculate into a registered apprenticeship program. For important information regarding the grant, eligibility, and application open period, please visit: https://virginiaworks.gov/hired-apprenticeship-fund/

    Key dates

    1. February 18, 2026Published
    2. March 18, 2026Responses Due

    AI classification tags

    Frequently asked questions

    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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