686341 - Career Training Physical Expansion Grant Program (CTPE)

The State of Iowa is offering grant funding to expand physical training capacity for community colleges and private‑sector apprenticeship programs. Funds may be used for the construction of new training facilities, the expansion or modification of existing structures, or the purchase of equipment that creates additional training slots in high‑demand occupations. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum capacity increase (10 slots for construction projects, 5 slots for equipment‑only projects) and comply with Iowa procurement policies. • Eligible applicants: Iowa community colleges and unionized or non‑unionized private‑sector apprenticeship programs located in Iowa. • Funding: Up to $1,000,000 per award, total appropriations $3.5 M (with $1.5 M earmarked for healthcare). No match required. • Performance period: November 1 2026 – June 30 2030; reimbursement in two milestones (75 % after construction/equipment validation, 25 % after capacity validation). • Application deadline: October 19 2026, 2:00 PM CST; webinar on September 29 2026 for guidance. • Required deliverables: Completed budget form (Appendix C), W‑9, procurement policy (if purchases > $10k), and semi‑annual progress reports.