BOLI Apprenticeship Grants Program

Firefighter Apprenticeship Grant Program

The Bureau of Labor and Industries (“BOLI") Apprenticeship and Training Division (“ATD") implemented a legislatively created workforce development grant program to support the development, expansion, and implementation of registered apprenticeship in the Firefighting Occupation in Oregon. The grant program was authorized by House Bill 2294 (2023), also known as Firefighter Apprenticeship Training. Firefighter Apprenticeship Training is a significant investment in workforce development.

Funding Limitations:
Funding is limited to a maximum of $4.7 million and no more than 10 recipients.

RFGA Information & Application Instructions
Please review the Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) linked below for details about eligibility and timelines. 

Grant Application & Related Document Links:

• Request for Grant Applications (RFGA): 
  
• Grant Application Sample Form
  
• Grant Application Required Application
  
• Sample Grant Agreement 
  
• Project Plan Sample Form
• Budget Sample Form
• Applicant Certification Form
  

Learn more about the apprenticeship model and program creation -click on the videos below:

• https://www.apprenticeship.gov/about-us/apprenticeship-system         
• https://youtu.be/F8BEc_RLTD4?si=YP-PecW0BHa4HT5R
  

Application Review Process

Criteria for grant applications are summarized below. Review the RFGA for a complete description. 
1.  Application Submission: ATD will screen, and review all submitted applications to ensure they are complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered, and the applicant will be notified of disqualification. 

2.  Evaluation Committee: Complete applications will be reviewed and scored by the Grants Evaluation Committee using the Scoring Rubric in Attachment C of the RFGA. The Evaluation Committee will include a diverse panel of stakeholders that have knowledge about apprenticeship and/or workforce development in Firefighting.

3.  ATD Recommendations to ATD Director: The ATD Grant Administrator will review the Evaluation Committee scores and forward funding recommendations to the Division Director for review and final approval.

Questions?
Send a question or a request for meeting to Loren.Burnham@BOLI.Oregon.gov.  We can talk or set up a Microsoft Teams® meeting.

Closed Grant Programs

Future Ready Oregon

The Future Ready Oregon Grant Program was funded by the Oregon State Legislature through the passage of Senate Bill 1545  (2022). The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Apprenticeship and Training Division (ATD) was one of three state agencies awarded funding.