NJEDA to Open Applications for Apprenticeship Training Centers Construction Grant Program

TRENTON, N.J. (June 27, 2025) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for the Apprenticeship Training Centers Construction Grant Program on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The program will support the construction of workforce training facilities in New Jersey’s Overburdened Communities, preparing local residents for high-paying jobs, eliminating transportation barriers, and creating positive economic benefits for communities.

WHAT:          The $9.7 million Apprenticeship Training Centers Construction Grant Program will award grants between $500,000 and $6.5 million for new construction or the substantial rehabilitation of facilities in Overburdened Communities. Grants will cover up to 70 percent of all eligible project costs, and up to 80 percent of eligible project costs in a Government Restricted Municipality.

Funding for the Apprenticeship Training Centers Construction Grant Program will be utilized from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s (NJDOL) Workforce Development Partnership Fund. 

WHO:            The program will be open to sponsors of a Registered Apprenticeship Program as defined by the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship and must have been in continuous operation for a minimum of 10 years at the time of application. Applicants will be required to be in and conduct training for the building and construction trades in the funded facility. For more eligibility requirements, and a full list of eligible occupations covered, click here. 

WHEN:          Applications for the Apprenticeship Training Centers Construction Grant Program will open on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Applications will close on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, and to apply, click here.

About the NJEDA

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.

To learn more about NJEDA resources for businesses, call NJEDA Customer Care at 844-965-1125 or visit https://www.njeda.gov and follow @NewJerseyEDA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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