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Employment and Training Pathways program (ETPP) Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26) - California Grants Portal The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs.
The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs to align with the specific needs of to serve California’s highest-needs populations. The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs.
The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs to align with the specific needs of the state’s strategic industry sectors which will will not only ensure that individuals are connected to good-quality jobs but become better prepared to enter high-demand fields which aligns with the Governor’s People’s First and the Jobs First initiatives to help connect California workers to jobs and promote sustainable growth of the state’s economy.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to leverage a minimum of 20 percent of their budget with funds or services from other sources. The leverage needed for funds is based on the total grant funding requested. Applicants are encouraged to braid funds, leverage human capital, and utilize other resources to maximize the success of the project.
Leveraged resources can come from a variety of sources. Proposals must be received by 3 p. m.
on December 8, 2025. An informational webinar will be held on November 13, 2025 at 1:30 p. m.
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Once the SFP releases, please refer to the EDD’s Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals website for the preregistration link. To complete the preregistration, an applicant must fill out the pre-registration information.
After successfully preregistering, a system-generated email will provide the webinar link. To view the SFP once it releases, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage at https://edd. ca.
gov/en/jobs_and_training/WDSFP_Workforce_Development_Solicitations_for_Proposals for the preregistration link. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a notice of intent to apply by November 20, 2025, at noon PT to WSBSFP3@edd. ca.
gov. Proposals will be accepted from Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) or boards, adult/education and training providers, community colleges, private non-profit organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, labor organizations, public agencies (local governments), and CBOs are eligible to apply.
The ETPP PY 25-26 seeks proposals that employ strategies that will expand access to high-quality, career-connected learning opportunities for Californians’ English Language Learners (ELLs); justice-involved individuals; opportunity young adults (OYA) who are not working, working in low-wage occupations, have a pattern of intermittent employment, or not in school; and veterans who face systemic barriers to employment.
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The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards.
Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Letter of Intent Required?
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent. Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. The Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of up to $16.
3 million in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds for an Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Solicitation for Proposals (SFP). The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee.
Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). The EDD will contact with subrecipients through a Subgrant Agreement (contract). The EDD may request that the contracts incorporate changes to the original project proposals.
The awardees will officially enter into a contract with EDD to provide the services and serve the number of participants listed in the contract for the amount awarded. State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: Brandon Raveling, 1-916-891-9189, brandon.
raveling@edd. ca.
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Regional Coordination Project PY 25-26 is a grant from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency that provides up to $1,000,000 to support regional workforce development partnerships between local workforce boards, community colleges, and adult schools. The program implements California's Master Plan for Career Education by funding coordinated, industry-aligned credential programs grounded in regional labor market data. Up to 13 organizations will be funded from a $10 million pool. Applicants must leverage at least 20% of their budget from other sources. The deadline was March 17, 2026.
Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program is sponsored by California Employment Development Department (via Hope through Housing Foundation). This initiative is designed to train and place 200 individuals in high-demand fields ranging from property management to digital media production. The programs are a blend of internships, apprenticeship training, and classroom instruction. It supports expansion of workforce development programs including CORE Academy, and focuses on serving individuals ages 18-28 within affordable housing communities.