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Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) is sponsored by Employment Development Department. 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 intregrating 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.
The ETPP aligns with the California Master Plan for Career Education and the Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan to help connect California workers to jobs and promote sustainable growth of the state’s economy. Proposals must be received by 11:59 p. m.
on November 9, 2026. Two informational webinars will be held on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a. m.
and 2:00 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 pre-registration link. After successfully pre-registering, a system-generated email will provide the webinar link. 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.
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.
The EDD encourages applicants to submit a notice of intent to apply by October 23, 2026, at noon PT to WSBSFP3@edd. ca. gov.
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Employment and Training Pathways Program SFP – PY 26-27 Employment and Training Pathways Program SFP – PY 26-27 Workforce Services Information Notice The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of up to $17 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds, made available through the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP).
The ETPP is a strategic initiative designed to expand access to high-quality, career-connected learning opportunities for Californians who face systemic barriers to employment.
Building on the lessons learned from prior investments, leveraging other state investments, aligning with the Governor’s priorities, and informed by stakeholder feedback, the ETPP aims to train and place individuals in jobs and career pathways leading to family self-sufficiency, and strengthen regional workforce ecosystems through targeted investments and collaboration in education, training, and supportive services.
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 (OYAs) 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.
Eligible applicants include Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) or boards, adult/education and training providers, community colleges, private non-profit organizations, labor organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies (local governments), and community-based organizations (CBOs). Individuals are not eligible to apply.
Two informational webinars are scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. and 2:00 p.
m. PT. Pre-registration is required.
Please register using the registration link for either Webinar #1 or Webinar #2 by October 20, 2026, at 9 a. m. PT.
The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by October 23, 2026, at 12 noon to WSBSFP3@edd. ca. gov. Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.
m. on November 9, 2026 . To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage.
/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief Central Office Workforce Services Division Federal Funding Disclosure: This Employment and Training Pathways Program Grant for Program Year 2026-27 is funded by a grant award totaling $17,000,000 (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources. You are about to leave our website.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) or boards, adult/education and training providers, community colleges, private non-profit organizations, labor organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies (local governments), and community-based organizations (CBOs) are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between $1,000,000.00 and $2,000,000.00. 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 Employment Development Department. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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