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HIRE 2. 0 Grant Program | CWDB The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $9. 5 million in funding for the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.
0 (HIRE 2. 0) grant program. This funding builds on past and current investments in the reentry population.
HIRE 2. 0 supports efforts to help individuals successfully return to work and advance in their careers. The program invests in apprenticeships, training, supportive services, reskilling and upskilling, and needs-related payments that reduce barriers to employment and support long-term success.
Available Funding: $9. 5 Million Number of Grants Awarded: TBD All dates subject to change. Existing HIRE 1.
0 fiscal agents and Network subrecipients are eligible to apply for HIRE 2. 0. Eligible HIRE 2.
0 applicants have received guidance and instructions on how to apply for funding. Applicants requiring additional information about accessing the HIRE 2. 0 application may contact Solicitations@cwdb.
ca. gov . The HIRE 2.
0 grant program will fund two types of projects: Award ranges will be based on the designations established for large and small community-based organizations (CBOs) under HIRE 1. 0. All project types are required to leverage and/or match funding from a non-CWDB source for a minimum of 50% of their total requested funding.
To receive consideration for HIRE 2. 0 funding, all applicants must include partnership agreements between one or more local government entity/entities and one or more local workforce development board(s). HIRE APPLICATION PRE-RECORDED WEBINAR A pre-recorded webinar providing an overview of the HIRE 2.
0 grant program is on our CWDB’s YouTube channel for your viewing. The CWDB will host a virtual office hours session February 4, at 10:30 a. m.
PST for prospective applicants to assist with technical issues related to the online application in Cal-E-Grants and to answer questions about the application process. RFA Release January 12, 2026 Applications Due (Deadline) February 26, 2026 @ 5:00 p. m.
PST Virtual Office Hours February 4, 2026 @ 10:30 a. m. PST Award Announcement Summer/Fall 2026 Contract Processing 2-6 months Program Start Date October 1, 2026 All dates provided are estimates and may be subject to change.
We encourage prospective applicants to check this webpage frequently for updates. Funding for HIRE 2. 0 was designated to the CWDB in the 2025-2026 State Budget, which allocated $10,000,000 for the HIRE program per AB-102 ( Budget Act of 2025 ),§200, Item 7120-101-0001 (2).
All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. The CWDB reserves the right to adjust the total number, duration, and amount of each grant award. Conflict of Interest Code
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing HIRE 1. 0 fiscal agents and Network subrecipients. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for HIRE 2.0 Grant Program are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
HIRE 2.0 Grant Program is funded by California Workforce Development Board (CWDB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) 2.0 is sponsored by California Workforce Development Board (CWDB). The HIRE 2.0 initiative aims to increase employment opportunities and job mobility for formerly incarcerated and justice-involved individuals. It funds apprenticeships, training, supportive services, reskilling, upskilling, and needs-related payments. The program also provides opportunities for existing grantees to expand, scale, or replicate successful HIRE 1.0 programs.
Prison to Employment (P2E) program is sponsored by California Workforce Development Board (CWDB). The Prison to Employment (P2E) program provides funding to help formerly incarcerated and justice-involved Californians find good jobs and build stable careers. It supports workforce service providers in offering career coaching, interview preparation, on-the-job training, and wraparound services.
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