EOLWD/DAS GROW Apprenticeship Grants
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The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, through the Department of Administrative Offices, has issued solicitation BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131635 for the Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in the Workforce (GROW) program. This open-market procurement seeks multiple awards to expand and diversify registered apprenticeship programs across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The program is divided into five categories: Expansion Industry Apprenticeship, Construction and Building Trades Inclusion, Innovation Grants, Pre-Apprenticeship Training and Services, and Planning Grants. Funding is capped based on the category, with Category 3 limited to 250,000 dollars, Category 4 limited to 97,500 dollars at a rate of 3,250 dollars per registered pre-apprentice, and Category 5 limited to 20,000 dollars. The priority application deadline is August 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM, with a final bid opening on March 1, 2027, at 2:00 PM. All responses must be submitted electronically via the COMMBUYS portal. Evaluation is based on organizational history, sector impact, proposed outcomes, the ability to reach untapped talent pools, employer commitments, and long-term financial viability. Applicants must provide a comprehensive grant application, detailed budget worksheets, and standard Commonwealth forms, including a Substitute W-9, EFT authorization, and certifications of good standing. The contract period extends through June 30, 2027, and is subject to monitoring and compliance reviews by the Division of Apprentice Standards.
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Workforce Dev Boston, MA, 02114, USASet-Aside
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