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Application deadline was March 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST; portal status shows Closed as of today (March 18, 2026).
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.
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Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26) - California Grants Portal This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between local workforce boards and community colleges and adult schools through regional partnerships, for equitable access to high-quality jobs, and long-term systems change.
The RCP PY 25-26 SFP is designed to advance workforce innovation through collaboration with community colleges and adult education providers, grounded in regionally defined approaches, sector strategy, labor market data, and evidence-based practice.
This initiative reflects California’s commitment to implementing the California Master Plan for Career Education (CMPCE) by creating a coordinated, industry-aligned credential program that supports and leverages partnerships between local workforce boards and education partners. There is $10 million available through RCP PY 25-26, and the EDD anticipates that an estimated 10-13 organizations will be funded.
Only one application per organization will be accepted. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to leverage at least 20 percent of their budget with leveraged resources from other sources. Applicants are encouraged to leverage human capital, and utilize other resources to maximize the project's success.
Proposals must be received by 3 p. m. PST on March 17, 2026.
An informational webinar will be held on February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p. m. PST.
Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the link in the SFP by noon PST on February 24, 2026. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by March 3, 2026, at noon PST to WSBSFP1@edd.
ca. gov. To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage Only Local Workforce Development Boards may apply. Applicants are encouraged to consider the Jobs First regional boundaries, but they also have the flexibility to define a region that better reflects their labor market, partnerships, or strategic goals.
Workforce boards may propose regional collaborations that cross or combine Jobs First Regions when doing so will improve service delivery and employment outcomes. The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
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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), in coordination with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $10 million from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary Funds for RCP PY 25-26.
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 the subrecipients to finalize the sub contract details.
The EDD may request that the sub contracts incorporate changes to the original project proposals. After all exhibits are finalized, the awardee will officially enter into a sub 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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only Local Workforce Development Boards may apply; applicants must demonstrate capacity to leverage at least 20% of their budgeted amount from other sources. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000,000 total; $750,000 - $1,000,000 per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 17, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Regional Coordination Project PY 25‑26 is funded by California Employment Development Department (EDD) in coordination with California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. 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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