EOLWD/DAS GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking to expand and diversify registered apprenticeship programs through the EOLWD/DAS GROW Apprenticeship Intermediary Grants, solicited under BD-27-1043-DAO01-32500-131264, with a priority application deadline of August 18, 2026, and a final deadline of March 1, 2027. The solicitation, issued by the Department of Administrative Offices, targets intermediaries capable of supporting the development, implementation, and scaling of apprenticeship initiatives across the state, with multiple awards anticipated. Proposals must be submitted through the state’s Commbuys platform, and performance will be based in Boston, Massachusetts, with all contractual obligations governed by the Commonwealth’s standardized terms and conditions established on October 25, 2019. These terms outline payment protocols, record-keeping obligations, confidentiality mandates, restrictions on subcontracting and assignment, and inspection rights, ensuring strict compliance with state laws and data protection standards. All selected grantees must comply with state procurement requirements by submitting a completed Massachusetts Substitute Form W-9 to verify taxpayer identification and tax classification, and provide a Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing to designate individuals legally empowered to execute binding agreements on their behalf. Additionally, recipients must complete the Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Agreement Form to enable secure and timely disbursement of funds directly to their financial accounts. All documentation is subject to certification under penalty of perjury, and failure to submit accurate, current, and properly executed forms will result in delays or disqualification. This procurement is open to eligible entities working within the public education and workforce development sector, with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented populations and creating scalable pathways into high-demand industries.