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Employment Social Enterprise Technical Assistance Program (PY 24-25) is sponsored by California Employment Development Department (EDD). This initiative offers tailored support to enhance employment outcomes for vulnerable populations through work-based learning and experience, focusing on overcoming barriers and promoting job skills across various industry sectors and regions in California.
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Employment Social Enterprise (ESE) Technical Assistance (TA) Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25) - California Grants Portal The ESE TA PY 24-25 awardee will be responsible for providing meaningful technical assistance to ESE PY 24-25 program awardees as they plan and implement social enterprise projects that accelerate outcomes for underserved populations facing barriers to employment.
The ESE TA grant intends to fund an organization with the expertise to support workforce development projects that drive success, innovation, and system change and foster learning. The ESE TA PY 24-25 grant aims to increase equity and employment outcomes for underserved populations by providing technical assistance necessary for ESE PY 24-25 progeam awardees to achieve successful project outcomes.
The TA grant supports the assessment, analysis, and implementation of improvements to the current education, training, and employment service delivery approaches through a learning framework and a strong community of practice (CoP).
Successful projects will assist program awardees with the continued development of implementation of social enterprise projects that accelerate outcomes for underserved populations facing significant barriers to employment. Proposals must be received by 3 p. m.
on March 4, 2025 . An informational webinar will be held on February 10, 2025 at 10 a. m.
PT. Pre-registration is required. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a notice of intent to apply by February 25, 2025, at noon to WSBSFP3@edd.
ca. gov. To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals website. Proposals will be accepted from Public Workforce Development Agencies; Human Service or Social Service Agencies; Community-based organizations (CBOs); Business-related non-profits; labor organizations; Workforce Intermediaries.
Non-profit or For-profit Social Benefit Corporations; organizations with operational components similar to those currently associated with the SE model. Applicants must reside in the U.S..
Applicants to the ESE TA PY 24-25 must be organizations with the capacity, relationships, and expertise to deliver technical assistance to projects that serve disconnected young adults, justice-involved individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans in disadvantaged communities across the State of California. The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker.
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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 (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $1 million in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary Funds ESE TA PY 24-25.
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 ESE PY 24-25 awardees 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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that can design and implement projects to accelerate equity in employment through good-quality jobs and innovative employment strategies for populations facing significant employment barriers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Employment Social Enterprise Technical Assistance Program (PY 24-25) is funded by California Employment Development Department (EDD). 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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