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Tribal Economic Development and Job Creation Grants (California Jobs First Council) is sponsored by State of California (via California Jobs First Council). This program provides grants to Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally-led organizations in California to drive economic growth, expand job training, support business development, promote environmental stewardship, and fund research and development initiatives.
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Building a Community-Led, Climate-Forward Economy California Jobs First invests in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs.
First-of-Its-Kind Investment By empowering local efforts and voices to define what the future can and should look like in each of their communities, this bottom-up economic development strategy charts a path toward a prosperous and sustainable future for all Californians.
Local Residents & Experts Engaged Strategic Funding through the Regional Investment Initiative to Date California Economic Blueprint Help create, attract and increase good-paying jobs. That’s the North Star we’re driving towards. Building from the strategies of each region, the Blueprint serves as a roadmap to reach the state’s goals over the next 10 years.
Learn About the Blueprint California’s 13 Jobs First Regions An ecosystem of regions working together, driving local and cross-regional initiatives to advance a resilient economy benefiting all residents. Default - Do Not Delete - Stay up to date on California Jobs First updates below.
Governor Newsom’s statewide Jobs First investments created more than 61,000 jobs, trained more than 142,000 workers in 2025 Governor Newsom continued his California Jobs First tour in Orange County, highlighting the nearly $1. 6 billion in investments from 2025 that went to train more than 142,000 workers and help create more than 61,000 new jobs across California’s 13 economic regions.
Governor Newsom’s statewide Jobs First investments created more than 61,000 jobs, trained more than 142,000 workers in 2025 Governor Newsom continued his California Jobs First tour in Orange County, highlighting the nearly $1. 6 billion in investments from 2025 that went to train more than 142,000 workers and help create more than 61,000 new jobs across California’s 13 economic regions.
Governor Newsom announces nearly $100M to accelerate California’s manufacturing industry and drive job creation Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $99.
9 million in California Competes Tax Credits (CalCompetes) to nine innovative companies across the state… California awards $80 million to drive economic growth and spur job creation across the state SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across California.
Projects are aligned with the state’s strategic sectors and located in seven economic regions and eighteen counties.
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As part of California Jobs First, the state is awarding $15 million through the Regional Investment Initiative to support California Native American tribal partners in creating jobs and developing high-paying and fulfilling careers. SACRAMENTO —...
California Jobs First Council In March 2024, the Newsom Administration launched the California Jobs First Council, bringing together nine state agencies to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to advancing California’s economy.
Co-Chair : Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) Co-Chair : Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Governor’s Office of Land Use & Innovation (LCI) GO-Biz News Updates - MailChimp If you are human, leave this field blank.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally-led organizations across California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $15,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Tribal Economic Development and Job Creation Grants (California Jobs First Council) is funded by State of California (via California Jobs First Council). 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.
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