State grantNew Jersey
Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) Grant Program FY2027 Round 1
Offered by New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Found automatically on nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/Grants/FY27/GAINS%20FY27%20R1%20NGO%20Final.pdf. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- New Jersey businesses, nonprofits, apprenticeship sponsors, and schools that establish or expand registered apprenticeship programs.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Due Dec 4Opens September 28, 2026Letter of Intent due no later than noon Friday, November 27, 2026; full application due no later than noon Friday, December 4, 2026.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers the GAINS competitive grant to expand and develop USDOL-registered apprenticeship programs in targeted sectors. Funds provide up to 50% wage reimbursement for up to 12 months of newly hired apprentices' employment, offset training costs, and incentivize hiring from pre-apprenticeship programs. Up to $6 million is available for FY2027 Round 1.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants include New Jersey businesses/organizations and current registered apprenticeship sponsors, as well as employers, nonprofits, and secondary- and post-secondary institutions interested in apprenticeship opportunities. Applicants must establish or expand USDOL-registered apprenticeship programs in New Jersey.
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