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Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) is sponsored by California Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). This program supports the development and implementation of projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations.
It aims to develop skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs with strategic industry sectors.
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Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals Find current solicitations for proposals (SFP), past grant award lists, and project summaries, related to California workforce development organized by the Program Year (PY) they were funded or are expected to be funded. For more information about the Stevens Amendment, visit the Federal Funding Disclosure webpage.
Employment and Training Pathways Program The Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $17 million in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s discretionary funds for the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP).
The ETPP PY 26-27 grants will support the development and implementation of 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, ensuring that individuals are connected to good-quality jobs and become better prepared to enter high-demand fields.
These programs will serve six of California’s most vulnerable populations: English Language Learners (ELLs); justice-involved individuals; individuals with disabilities facing barriers to employment; opportunity young adults (OYA) who are not working, working in low-wage occupations, have a pattern of intermittent employment, or are not in school; veterans; and individuals on public benefits facing new work requirements, helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency and life stability.
Two informational webinars are scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. and 2:00 p.
m. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Please register using the registration link for either Webinar #1 or Webinar #2 .
Proposal applications must be received no later than 11:59 p. m. on November 9, 2026.
For more information, refer to the SFP. ETPP SFP with Forms (DOCX) ETPP SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) Emergency Medical Services Program The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $8.
5 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program for Program Year 2026–2027. This funding opportunity continues the state’s investment in strengthening EMS Corps programs that advance an inclusive, community‑based health and human services workforce.
The EMS PY 26–27 SFP is designed to support the ongoing development, implementation, and expansion of EMS Corps program models. Eligibility for this solicitation is limited to program operators identified within the SFP , reflecting the state’s commitment to building on demonstrated program infrastructure, established partnerships, and previous rounds of successful implementation.
An informational webinar is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 1:30 p. m. PT .
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Proposal submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p. m.
PT on November 2, 2026 . The EMS PY 26–27 grant is funded entirely by a federal award totaling $8. 5 million (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor.
EMS SFP with Forms (DOCX) EMS SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) Emergency Medical Services Technical Assistance The Employment Development Department, in close collaboration with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of up to $1.
5 million in funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governor’s Discretionary 15 percent fund for the Emergency Medical Services Technical Assistance (EMS TA) grant for PY 26-27. This funding supports the continued implementation, improvement, and long-term sustainability of established EMS Corps programs across California.
The PY 26–27 grant is designed to strengthen existing programs by ensuring fidelity to the EMS Corps model, improving participant outcomes, and supporting consistent statewide quality. An informational webinar is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at 10 a. m.
PT. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Proposal applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.
m. PT on October 27, 2026. For more information, refer to the solicitation for proposals (SFP).
The EMS TA PY 26-27 is funded by a grant award totaling $1. 5 million (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.
EMS TA SFP with Forms (DOCX) EMS TA SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) Farmworkers Advancement Program The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $10 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) PY 26-27 SFP.
The FAP PY 26-27 funds will be awarded to projects that focus on farmworker needs at the regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for opportunities outside the agricultural sector.
FAP programs will position farmworkers to access good-quality jobs, including those that pay family-sustaining wages, offer benefits, provide predictable hours, offer opportunities for career advancement, and promote worker voice. Projects will also provide wraparound support and resources to build skills, prevent job loss, and lay the foundation for upward mobility.
Programs are encouraged to incorporate lessons learned from previous FAP rounds, including culturally responsive and bilingual training approaches and integrated navigation models that strengthen connections between training and job placement. The FAP grant-funded programs will continue to assist with referrals to health, housing, educational resources, and career and financial coaching.
An Informational Webinar is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 10 a. m. PT.
pre-registration is required for all participants. Proposal applications must be received no later than 11:59 p. m.
PT on October 12, 2026 . For more information, refer to the SFP. FAP SFP with Forms (DOCX) FAP SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program On September 2, 2026, the Employment Development Department awarded $2,699,856.
90 in Wagner-Peyser 10% Governor’s discretionary funds to five awardees for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) PY 26-27 SFP. This program provides deaf and hard of hearing individuals with enhanced employment services in select America's Job Center of California SM (AJCC) locations throughout California.
The program will ensure effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by providing specialized counseling, interpretation services, job placement, follow-up services, and advocacy that ensures deaf and hard of hearing individuals receive equal access to public and private employment services, and specialized employment services to assist them in becoming job-ready.
DHH SFP with Forms (DOCX) DHH SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) DHH SFP Amendment Chronology (DOCX) DHH SFP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program On August 06, 2026, the Employment Development Department (EDD) awarded $100,000 from the Wagner-Peyser 10 Percent Governor’s Discretionary Fund for the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) PY 26-27 Solicitation for Proposals.
The awarded organization will develop and implement radio talk shows aimed at reaching domestic and foreign migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their families to provide timely information regarding various programs, benefits, and services offered through the EDD and its partners.
CCOG-RM SFP with Forms (DOCX) CCOG-RM SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) CCOG-RM Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Regional Coordination Project On May 14, 2026, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded ten grants totaling $9,750,000.
00 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Regional Coordination Project (RCP) PY 25-26 SFP. The RCP PY 25-26 funds will be awarded to projects that design, develop, and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for jobseekers and adult learners.
The projects awarded under this SFP will develop sustainable regional partnerships between local boards, community colleges, and adult education.
RCP SFP with Forms (DOCX) RCP SFP Amendment Chronology (DOCX) RCP SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) RCP SFP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Farmworkers Advancement Program On May 15, 2026, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded five grants totaling $5,000,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s Discretionary funds under the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) PY 25-26 SFP.
The FAP PY 25-26 grant will fund projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at the regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to help farm workers continue working in the agricultural industry or prepare them for employment outside the agricultural sector.
FAP SFP with Forms (DOCX) FAP SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) FAP SFP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Employment Pathways Technical Assistance Grant On May 14, 2026, the Employment Development Department, in collaboration with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, awarded $1,500,000.
00 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title I, Governor’s discretionary funds under the Employment Pathways Technical Assistance (EPTA) grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26) Solicitation for Proposals.
These funds will be utilized to provide technical assistance and developmental evaluation (TADE) to grantees of the PY 25-26 Employment and Training Pathways Program grants, helping them refine program design, identify implementation challenges, and leverage real-time data to inform decision-making.
The TADE provider will conduct a comprehensive analysis of these programs while also convening and coordinating a cross-program community of practice (COP). This COP will bring together technical assistance providers from various state-funded workforce programs. This approach ensures that the technical assistance is responsive, inclusive, and participant-centered.
Additionally, it will deliver data-driven insights and recommendations, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and implement necessary adaptations to programs based on new insights and lessons learned.
EPTA SFP with Forms (PDF) EPTA SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) EPTA SFP Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Employment and Training Pathways Program On April 8, 2026 the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded ten organizations totaling $16,286,345.
11 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) for PY 25-26 SFP. Awardees will use the ETPP PY 25-26 grant funds to focus on a strategic initiative to expand access to high-quality, career-connected learning opportunities for Californians facing systemic barriers to employment.
ETPP Funding Announcement ETPP SFP with Forms (DOCX) ETPP SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) ETPP SFP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Federal Funding Disclosure: This Employment and Training Pathways Program Grant for Program Year 2025-26 is funded by a grant award totaling $16,300,000 (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.
Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program On October 7, 2025, the Employment Development Department (EDD) awarded $100,000 from the Wagner-Peyser 10 Percent Governor’s Discretionary Fund for the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) PY 25-26.
The awarded organization will develop and implement radio talk shows aimed at reaching domestic and foreign migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their families to provide timely information regarding various programs, benefits, and services offered through EDD and their partners.
CCOG-RM SFP with Forms (DOCX) CCOG-RM Questions and Answers (DOCX) CCOG-RM Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program On October 3, 2025, the Employment Development Department awarded $2,699,862. 11 in Wagner-Peyser 10% Governor’s discretionary funds to five awardees for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) PY 25-26 SFP.
This program provides deaf and hard of hearing individuals with enhanced employment services in select America's Job Center of California SM (AJCC) locations throughout California.
The program will ensure effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by providing specialized counseling, interpretation services, job placement, follow-up services, and advocacy that ensures deaf and hard of hearing individuals receive equal access to public and private employment services, and specialized employment services to assist them in becoming job-ready.
DHH SFP with Forms (DOCX) DHH SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) DHH SFP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) DHH SFP Award List Amendment Chronology (DOCX) Employment Social Enterprise Technical Assistance Program On May 9, 2025, the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, awarded $978,735.
71 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 15% Governor’s discretionary funds under the Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Technical Assistance (TA) grant for PY 24-25 SFP.
These grant funds will be used to increase equity and improve outcomes for underserved populations facing significant barriers to employment by providing necessary guidance and support to ESE PY 24-25 program awardees in their pursuit of successful ESE programs and participant outcomes.
ESE TA SFP with Forms (PDF) ESE TA Questions and Answers (DOCX) ESE TA Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Federal Funding Disclosure: This Employment Social Enterprise Technical Assistance Grant Program is funded by a grant award totaling $1,000,000 (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.
Employment Social Enterprise Program On June 2, 2025, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded six grants totaling $9,999,199. 53 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) PY 24-25 SFP.
The ESE PY 24-25 grant funds will be used by awardees to focus on promoting job training opportunities and transitional employment through social enterprise initiatives, targeting the hardest-to-serve individuals to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency and life stability.
ESE Questions and Answers (DOCX) ESE Amendment Chronology (DOCX) Federal Funding Disclosure: This Employment Social Enterprise Grant Program Year 2024-25 is funded by a grant award totaling $10,000,000 (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.
Allied Health Program Grant On May 16, 2025, the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, awarded $2 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 15% Governor’s discretionary funds under the Allied Health Program (AHP) SFP for PY 24-25.
These grant funds will be used by awardees to expand and develop career education, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships that recruit, train, and employ Allied Health occupations, including pharmacy technicians, and prioritize the inclusion of adults who come from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. Award Decisions are final.
AHP Questions and Answers (DOCX) AHP Amendment Chronology (DOCX) AHP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Farmworkers Advancement Program Technical Assistance and Developmental Evaluation On March 18, 2025, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $1 million from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary Fund for the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) for PY 24-25.
The core aim of this funding is to address the needs of farmworkers by providing ongoing coaching and consultation, offering targeted technical assistance, and building a collaborative community of practice for ongoing learning and continuous improvement for FAP program awardees. Funding decisions are final.
FAP TA DE SFP with Forms (PDF) FAP TA DE Questions and Answers (DOCX) FAP TA DE Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Farmworkers Advancement Program On March 18, 2025, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded twelve grants totaling $9,999,054.
89 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) PY 24-25 SFP.
The FAP PY 24-25 grant funds will be used by awardees to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector. Funding Decisions are final.
FAP Questions and Answers (DOCX) FAP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Opportunity Young Adult Evaluation and Technical Assistance Program On March 17, 2025 the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, has awarded approximately $1,700,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 15% Governor's Discretionary funds to one organization under the Opportunity Young Adult Evaluation and Technical Assistance Program Year 2024-25 Solicitation for Proposals.
These funds will be used to implement and develop programs that connect with apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs, and community college and adult school programs with evidence of success for opportunity young adults 18-28 years of age facing significant employment barriers. Project description, award amount, and contact information is listed in the links below. Award decisions are final.
OYA ETA SFP with Forms (PDF) OYA ETA SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) OYA ETA Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program On March 17, 2025, the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, awarded $27,899,307 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 15% Governor’s discretionary funds under the Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program (OYACPP) PY 24-25 SFP.
These grant funds will be used by awardees to prepare and place opportunity young adults aged 18-28 in living-wage jobs through culturally competent services and programs tailored to the needs of young people with barriers such as unemployment or underemployment, as well as those with backgrounds in the foster care, homeless, or justice systems. Project descriptions, award amount, and contact information is listed in the links below.
Award decisions are final.
OYACPP SFP with Forms (PDF) OYACPP Questions and Answers (DOCX) OYACPP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Disability Access, Equity, and Inclusion Technical Assistance and Development Evaluation On December 20, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Department of Rehabilitation, awarded $1,499,883 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation funds to Loyola Marymount University (LMU) for the Disability Access, Equity, and Inclusion (DAEI) Project Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) SFP for PY 24-25.
The primary goal of this funding is to enhance access, equity, and inclusion for people with disabilities by assessing, analyzing, and improving the service delivery approaches of the funded pilots. This DAEI TA and DE for PY 24-25 is funded by a grant award totaling $1,499,883 (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.
DAEI TA DE SFP with Forms (PDF) DAEI TA DE Questions and Answers (DOCX) DAEI TA DE Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program On August 21, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD) awarded $100,000 from the Wagner-Peyser 10 Percent Governor’s Discretionary Fund for the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) PY 24-25.
The awarded organization will develop and implement radio talk shows aimed at reaching domestic and foreign migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) and their families to provide timely information regarding various programs, benefits, and services offered through EDD and their partners.
CCOG-RM SFP with Forms (PDF) CCOG-RM SFP Errata Chronology (DOCX) CCOG-RM SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) CCOG-RM SFP Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program On August 22, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD) allocated $2,699,960 from the Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds to support five organizations.
These funds are dedicated to enhancing employment services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals across select America’s Job Center of California SM (AJCC) locations throughout California. The program aims to provide effective communication and expand service opportunities for DHH community.
Services include specialized counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up support services, advocacy, and tailored employment services to assist individuals in achieving job readiness. The overall goal is to support DHH individuals in securing and maintaining unsubsidized employment opportunities. Additionally, interpretive services will be available ensure access to other EDD-related services.
DHH Questions and Answers (DOCX) DHH Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) DHH Amendment Chronology (DOCX) Farmworkers Advancement Program Technical Assistance and Developmental Evaluation On May 17, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $962,701.
50 from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary Fund for the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) for PY 23-24.
The core aim of this funding is to address the needs of farmworkers by providing ongoing coaching and consultation, offering targeted technical assistance, and building a collaborative community of practice for ongoing learning and continuous improvement for FAP program awardees.
FAP TA DE SFP with Forms (PDF) FAP TA DE Questions and Answers (DOCX) FAP TA DE Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund Program Evaluation and Technical Assistance SFP Award On October 22, 2024, the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, awarded $999,764.
76 from the State of California’s General Funds to one organization for the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) Program Evaluation and Technical Assistance SFP for PY 23-24.
The core aim of this funding is to address the needs of displaced workers in the oil and gas sector by providing ongoing coaching and consultation, offering targeted technical assistance, and building a collaborative community of practice for ongoing learning and continuous improvement for DOGWF program awardees.
DOGWF SFP with Forms (PDF) DOGWF SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) DOGWF SFP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Opportunity Young Adult Career Pathway Program On May 17, 2024, the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, awarded $17,698,313.
88 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program PY 23-24 SFP. These grant funds will be used by awardees to design and implement projects that create pathways to success for OYA.
The implemented projects will test and demonstrate program strategies to improve employment outcomes and reduce persistent economic inequities for OYA 18-28 years of age.
OYA Career Pathway Program Funding Announcement OYA Career Pathway Program SFP with Forms (PDF) OYA Career Pathway Program Errata Chronology (DOCX) OYA Career Pathway Program Questions and Answers (DOCX) OYA Career Pathway Program Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) English Language Learner Integrated Education and Training Fund Technical Assistance and Developmental Evaluation On February 5, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $1 million from the State of California’s General Funds to one organization for the English Language Learner (ELL) Integrated Education and Training (IET) Fund Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) PY 22-23 SFP.
The core aim of this funding is to increase equity and improve outcomes for adult ELLs facing significant barriers to employment and education by providing necessary guidance and support to the ELL IET Fund PY 22-23 program awardee in their development of successful ELL IET programs.
The awardee will also conduct an evaluation that summarizes lessons learned and makes recommendations for future successful ELL IET projects across the state.
ELL IET TA DE Funding Announcement ELL IET TA DE SFP with Forms (PDF) ELL IET TA DE Questions and Answers (DOCX) ELL IET TA DE Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Farmworkers Advancement Program On February 6, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded twelve grants totaling $8,996,417.
62 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) PY 23-24 SFP.
The FAP PY 23-24 grant funds will be used by awardees to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector.
FAP Questions and Answers (DOCX) FAP Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) FAP Errata Chronology (DOCX) Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund On February 2, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $26,766,810.
50 from the State of California General Funds to four organizations under the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) PY 23-24 SFP. The award funds will be used to address the needs of displaced workers in the oil and gas sector.
The core aim of this funding is to pioneer initiatives that guide displaced Oil and Gas workers into new jobs and career trajectories by transitioning workers into sectors that match their skills and expertise and offer comparable wages. The program is designed to extend beyond singular sectors, with a commitment to securing stable, well-compensated, and gratifying roles for these workers across diverse industries.
DOGWF SFP with Forms (PDF) DOGWF Errata Chronology (DOCX) DOGWF Questions and Answers (DOCX) DOGWF Award List and Project Summaries (DOCX) Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program On January 18, 2024, the Employment Development Department awarded $100,000 of Wagner-Peyser Act 10 Percent Discretionary Funds to La Cooperativa Campesina de California under the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program for Program Year 2023-24.
These funds will support providing Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFW) and their families with relevant, timely information regarding the various programs and services offered through the EDD and its partners through 16 semi-monthly, 30-minute hosted radio talk shows for the MSFW population in Spanish during PY 23-24. Project descriptions, award amount, and contact information are listed in the links below.
Award decisions are final. CCOG-R SFP with Forms (PDF) CCOG-R SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) CCOG-R Award List and Summary (DOCX) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program On October 20, 2023, the Employment Development Department (EDD) awarded $2. 65 million to five organizations from the Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Year 2023-24.
These funds support organizations with the expertise to support deaf and hard of hearing individuals through enhanced services and training in select America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) locations throughout California.
The program aims to provide effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals through specialized counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up services and advocacy, and specialized training to assist them in becoming job ready. The program is designed to assist job-ready deaf and hard of hearing individuals in obtaining and retaining unsubsidized employment.
The program also intends that interpretive services be provided to enable these individuals to receive other EDD-related services. DHH SFP Errata Chronology (DOCX) DHH SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX) DHH SFP Award List and Summary (DOCX) Federal Funding Disclosure: This Deaf and Hard of Hearing SFP is funded by a grant award totaling $2.
65 million (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources. Community Economic Resilience Fund Tribal Funding Opportunity Intermediary The grant solicitation for the CERF Tribal Funding Opportunity Intermediary PY 2023-24 funding opportunity has closed, and no award will be made under this solicitation.
The Employment Development Department, on behalf of the Interagency Leadership Team, issued a Request for Proposal through Cal eProcure , which closed its application period on April 3, 2024. English Language Learner Integrated Education and Training Program On July 3, 2023, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $17.
97 million from the State of California General Fund for the solicitation for proposals for the English Language Learner Integrated Education and Training (ELL IET) Fund Program Year 2022-23 (PY 22-23) grant program.
The ELL IET Fund PY 22-23 grants were awarded to eight organizations to design, develop, and implement projects that expand Integrated Education and Training (IET) course offerings across the state and accelerate employment and re-employment strategies for English Language Learners. The awardees will serve the English Language Learners population sector, a group that often faces significant barriers to employment.
The grant’s funding will combine demand-driven training and education with tailored wrap-around services for 3,534 workers currently confronting economic and employment barriers.
ELL IET Fund SFP with Forms (PDF) ELL IET Questions and Answers (PDF) ELL IET Errata Chronology (DOCX) ELL IET Award List and Summary (PDF) ELL IET Award Errata Chronology (DOCX) Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Program On August 25, 2023, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $4 million from the State of California General Funds to one organization under the Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Program (FJAP) PY 22-23 SFP.
The awarded funds will be used to expand and develop apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships that recruit, train, and employ firefighters and paramedics prioritizing the inclusion of young adults who come from a disadvantaged or underrepresented background.
The program is designed to increase the number of EMS Corp program graduates, or other individuals in local communities, enter a firefighter apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship training program.
FJAG Funding Announcement FJAG SFP with Forms (PDF) FJAG Award List and Project Summary (DOCX) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Collaborative Redesign Technical Assistance The grant solicitation for the RESEA CRTA PY 2022-23 funding opportunity closed and no award will be made under this solicitation. The Employment Development Department will issue a Request for Proposal through Cal eProcure .
Employment Social Enterprise Technical Assistance On June 21, 2023, $1. 4 million of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governor’s Discretionary funds were awarded to one organization under the solicitation for proposals for the Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Technical Assistance (TA) grant for PY 22-23.
The funds awarded will provide TA to the Employment Social Enterprise PY 22-23 awardees to assist in the continued development and refinement of the ESE projects that accelerate employment strategies for populations experiencing significant barriers to employment.
Award List and Summary (PDF) Federal Funding Disclosure: This Employment Social Enterprise Grant Program is funded by a grant award totaling $1,400,000 (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.
Employment Social Enterprise Program On June 21, 2023, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded seven grants totaling $9,927,164 million of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governor’s discretionary funds under the Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Program Year (PY) 22-23 grant program solicitation for proposals.
The awarded funds will support the design and implementation of projects that accelerate equity in employment through good-quality jobs and the development of innovative employment strategies for populations facing significant
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The solicitation serves six of California’s most vulnerable populations: English Language Learners (ELLs); justice-involved individuals; individuals with disabilities facing barriers to employment; opportunity young adults (OYA); veterans; and individuals on public benefits facing new work requirements. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to leverage a minimum of 20 percent of their budget with funds or services from other sources. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $17 million total available; awards between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) are due November 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) is funded by California Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) is sponsored by California Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). Supports the development and implementation of projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers (including opportunity young adults, English Language Learners, and individuals on public benefits) into high-demand occupations …
Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 26-27 (PY 26-27) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) is sponsored by California Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). This program supports the development and implementation of 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.
Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 is sponsored by California Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA). This program supports the development and implementation of projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs. It focuses on developing skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs aligned with California's strategic industry sectors. Target populations include opportunity young adults (OYA) who are not working, working in low-wage occupations, have intermittent employment, or are not in school, among others.
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