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Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 3 (SEED 3) Grant is a grant from the California Employment Training Panel and Labor Workforce Development Agency that funds entrepreneurship support for immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals facing significant employment barriers.
The program provides micro-grants, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to help SEED target populations start or maintain small businesses in California that address social problems or meet community needs. Up to $6,750,000 in California General Fund dollars is available. The application window ran from January 26 to February 26, 2026.
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SEED 3 | Employment Training Panel Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 3 (SEED 3) Grant Application Window: January 26, 2026 at 8:00am – February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm The Employment Training Panel and the Labor Workforce Development Agency is excited to announce the availability of up to $6,750,000 in California General Fund dollars for the New Grant Funding Opportunity – Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) 3 Grant .
The purpose of SEED 3 is to support the entrepreneurship of immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals who face significant employment barriers. The SEED 3 grant will provide micro-grants, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to SEED target populations to support them in starting or maintaining a small business in California aimed at addressing a social problem or meeting a community need.
If you are interested in this exciting funding opportunity, and would like further information, please review the documents linked on this page. Any additional Grant related questions can be sent to ETP using the submissions form on the ETP Grants homepage or to connect@etp. ca.
gov . Manage an existing Grant: Solicitation for Proposal & Forms Solicitation for Proposal Addendum 1 STD 204 - Payee Data Record STD 205 - Payee Data Record Supplement SEED 3 Orientation Slides
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations supporting the entrepreneurship of immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals in California. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $6,750,000 (total program funding) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.