Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals
Find current solicitations for proposals (SFP), past grant award lists, and project summaries, related to California workforce development organized by the Program Year (PY) they were funded or are expected to be funded.
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Program Year 2024–25
The Employment Development Department (EDD) announces the availability of up to $100,000 of Wagner-Peyser 10 Percent Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media (CCOG-RM) for PY 24-25. The goal of this SFP is to award an organization to develop and implement radio talk shows aimed at reaching domestic and foreign Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFWs) and their families that provide timely information regarding various programs, benefits, and services offered through the EDD and their partners.
Proposals must be received no later than 3 p.m. PT on Wednesday May 22, 2024. For more information, refer to the SFP.
An informational webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. PT. Pre-registration is required for all attendees.
The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the Workforce Services Branch (WSB) announces the availability of $2.7 million in Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services PY 24-25.
The DHH PY 24-25 program will provide deaf and hard of hearing individuals with enhanced employment services in select America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) locations throughout California. The program will ensure effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by providing specialized counseling, interpretation services, job placement, follow-up services and advocacy, and specialized employment services to assist them in becoming job ready. The program is also designed to assist job-ready deaf and hard of hearing individuals in obtaining and retaining unsubsidized employment. The program includes provision of interpreting services to enable these individuals to access other EDD-related services.
Proposal applications must be received no later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday May 22, 2024. For more information, refer to the SFP.
An Informational Webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Pre-registration is required for all participants. In addition to the webinar, the EDD will also be providing two Office Hour sessions. Refer to the EDD’s Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage for the Informational Webinar, Office Hour Session 1, and Office Hour Session 2 pre- registration links.
Program Year 2023–24
On May 17, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $962,701.50 from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary Fund for the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) for PY 23-24. The core aim of this funding is to address the needs of farmworkers by providing ongoing coaching and consultation, offering targeted technical assistance, and building a collaborative community of practice for ongoing learning and continuous improvement for FAP program awardees.
The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), is pleased to announce the availability of up to $1 million from the State of California General Fund for the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers (DOGWF) Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) grant Solicitation for Proposal (SFP) for Program Year 2023-24.
The awardee will provide meaningful ETA to the DOGWF PY 23-24 program awardees as they design, develop, and implement projects throughout the state. The goal is to accelerate employment and re-employment strategies for displaced oil and gas workers, guiding them into new jobs and career trajectories. ETA services for this grant will specifically support programs in Kern, Los Angeles, Contra Costa, and San Luis Obispo counties. The awardee will be responsible for delivering comprehensive support and collaboration to ensure effective implementation and evaluation of the DOGWF program.
Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PT on July 22, 2024. An informational webinar will be held on June 25, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. PT. Pre-registration is required for all attendees by 9 a.m. PT on June 25, 2024.
On May 17, 2024, the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, awarded $17,698,313.88 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program PY 23-24 SFP. These grant funds will be used by awardees to design and implement projects that create pathways to success for OYA. The implemented projects will test and demonstrate program strategies to improve employment outcomes and reduce persistent economic inequities for OYA 18-28 years of age.
On February 5, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $1 million from the State of California’s General Funds to one organization for the English Language Learner (ELL) Integrated Education and Training (IET) Fund Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) PY 22-23 SFP. The core aim of this funding is to increase equity and improve outcomes for adult ELLs facing significant barriers to employment and education by providing necessary guidance and support to the ELL IET Fund PY 22-23 program awardee in their development of successful ELL IET programs. The awardee will also conduct an evaluation that summarizes lessons learned and makes recommendations for future successful ELL IET projects across the state.
On February 6, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded twelve grants totaling $8,996,417.62 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds under the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) PY 23-24 SFP. The FAP PY 23-24 grant funds will be used by awardees to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector.
On February 2, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), awarded $26,766,810.50 from the State of California General Funds to four organizations under the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF) PY 23-24 SFP. The award funds will be used to address the needs of displaced workers in the oil and gas sector. The core aim of this funding is to pioneer initiatives that guide displaced Oil and Gas workers into new jobs and career trajectories by transitioning workers into sectors that match their skills and expertise and offer comparable wages. The program is designed to extend beyond singular sectors, with a commitment to securing stable, well-compensated, and gratifying roles for these workers across diverse industries.
On January 18, 2024, the Employment Development Department awarded $100,000 of Wagner-Peyser Act 10 Percent Discretionary Funds to La Cooperativa Campesina de California under the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media Program for Program Year 2023-24. These funds will support providing Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers (MSFW) and their families with relevant, timely information regarding the various programs and services offered through the EDD and its partners through 16 semi-monthly, 30-minute hosted radio talk shows for the MSFW population in Spanish during PY 23-24. Project descriptions, award amount, and contact information are listed in the links below. Award decisions are final.
On October 20, 2023, the Employment Development Department (EDD) awarded $2.65 million to five organizations from the Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Year 2023-24. These funds support organizations with the expertise to support deaf and hard of hearing individuals through enhanced services and training in select America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) locations throughout California. The program aims to provide effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals through specialized counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up services and advocacy, and specialized training to assist them in becoming job ready. The program is designed to assist job-ready deaf and hard of hearing individuals in obtaining and retaining unsubsidized employment. The program also intends that interpretive services be provided to enable these individuals to receive other EDD-related services.
- DHH Funding Announcement
- DHH SFP with Forms (PDF)
- DHH SFP Errata Chronology (DOCX)
- DHH SFP Questions and Answers (DOCX)
- DHH SFP Award List and Summary (DOCX)
Federal Funding Disclosure: This Deaf and Hard of Hearing SFP is funded by a grant award totaling $2.65 million (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.
The grant solicitation for the CERF Tribal Funding Opportunity Intermediary PY 2023-24 funding opportunity has closed, and no award will be made under this solicitation. The Employment Development Department, on behalf of the Interagency Leadership Team, issued a Request for Proposal through Cal eProcure, which closed its application period on April 3, 2024.
Año del programa 2021-22
El 9 de junio de 2022, se otorgaron $1.2 millones en fondos discrecionales del gobernador como parte de la Ley de Oportunidades y de Innovación de la Fuerza Laboral a una organización en el marco de la convocatoria de propuestas para la subvención de la Asistencia Técnica y Evaluación de Equidad y Poblaciones Especiales del año del programa 2021-22. Los fondos otorgados estarán destinados a dar asistencia técnica, evaluar e implementar proyectos que preparen a los californianos con dificultades laborales para conseguir empleos de calidad con salarios dignos.
Solamente en inglés:
- ESP Funding Announcement
- ESP SFP with Forms (PDF)
- TA SFP Cover/Signature Page (DOCX)
- TA SFP Executive Summary (DOCX)
- TA SFP Exhibit A – Proposal Narrative (DOCX)
- TA SFP Exhibit I – Project Work Plan (DOCX)
- TA SFP Exhibit J – Partner Roles and Responsibilities (DOCX)
- TA SFP Exhibit E – Expenditure Plan (DOCX)
- TA SFP Exhibit F – Budget Summary (DOCX)
- TA SFP Exhibit F2 – Budget Narrative (DOCX)
- TA SFP Exhibit G – Supplemental Budget (if applicable) (DOCX)
- ESP Questions and Answers (PDF)
- ESP Award List and Summary (PDF)
El 22 de febrero de 2022, se otorgaron $11,451,835 en fondos discrecionales del gobernador como parte de la Ley de Oportunidades y de Innovación de la Fuerza Laboral (WIOA, por sus siglas en inglés) a 19 organizaciones en el marco de la convocatoria de propuestas del Programa de Subvención para la Equidad y las Poblaciones Especiales del año del programa 2021-22. Los fondos otorgados estarán destinados a la implementación de proyectos que preparen a los californianos con dificultades laborales para conseguir empleos de calidad con salarios dignos.
El 14 de junio de 2021, se otorgaron $750,000 de la Ley de Oportunidades y de Innovación de la Fuerza Laboral, 25 por ciento adicional de fondos de asistencia a tres organizaciones bajo la convocatoria de propuestas para el Proyecto de Innovación para los Trabajadores Jóvenes Desplazados. Los fondos otorgados estarán destinados a la implementación de proyectos piloto que abran camino a las carreras profesionales para los trabajadores jóvenes que tienen dificultades para conseguir empleo.
Solamente en inglés:
El 17 de junio de 2021, el Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo otorgó $100,000 del 10 por ciento de los fondos discrecionales de la Ley Wagner-Peyser a una organización bajo la convocatoria de propuestas 2021-22 de la subvención para alcance comunitario del programa Campesino de California – Medio radiofónico. A continuación, se detallan las descripciones del proyecto, la cantidad de la subvención y la información de contacto. Las decisiones de concesión de subvenciones son finales.
Solamente en inglés:
El 17 de junio de 2021, el Departamento del Desarrollo del Empleo otorgó $100,000 del 10 por ciento de los fondos discrecionales de la Ley Wagner-Peyser a una organización bajo la convocatoria de propuestas 2021-22 de la subvención para alcance comunitario del programa Campesino de California – Concientización del sistema de quejas y programa de referencias. A continuación, se detallan las descripciones del proyecto, la cantidad de la subvención y la información de contacto. Las decisiones de concesión de subvenciones son finales.
Solamente en inglés:
El 1º de julio de 2021, otorgamos cinco subvenciones por un total de $2,500,000 bajo la convocatoria de propuestas para el Programa de Servicios para Personas Sordas o con Dificultades Auditivas (DHH, por sus siglas en inglés) del año del programa 2021-22. El programa ayuda a los participantes DHH a buscar, conseguir y permanecer en un empleo no subsidiado y les ofrece oportunidades de desarrollo profesional. Estos servicios se ofrecen en ciertas oficinas del Centro de Empleo de América en California.
Las decisiones de financiamiento son finales.
Solamente en inglés:
Program Year 2020–21
On May 7, 2021, $1.6 million of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governor’s Discretionary funds were awarded to six organizations under the solicitation for proposals for the English Language Learners grant. The funds awarded will focus on implementing integrated education and training models to prepare Californians with barriers to employment resulting from limited English language proficiency for high-quality jobs with sustainable wages and upward mobility. An additional $200,000 was awarded to one organization to provide technical assistance to the programs and produce a final report outlining successes and opportunities for improvement.
On May 14, 2021, $2 million of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governor’s Discretionary funds were awarded to six organizations under the solicitation for proposals for the Disability Employment Accelerator grant. The funds awarded will focus on implementing models that create career pathways for Californians with disabilities who face barriers to employment.
On May 14, 2021, $4.9 million of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Governor’s Discretionary funds were awarded to 11 organizations under the solicitation for proposals for the Veterans’ Employment-Related Assistance Program grant. The funds awarded will support the implementation of technology-enabled education and training that allows veterans to develop the skills necessary for employment in high quality jobs with sustainable wages.
On October 30, 2020, the Employment Development Department awarded $100,000 of Wagner-Peyser Act 10 percent discretionary funds to one organization under the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Radio Media SFP PY 20-21. Project descriptions, award amount, and contact information are listed below.
Award decisions are final.
On October 30, 2020, the Employment Development Department awarded $150,000 of Wagner-Peyser Act 10 percent discretionary funds to one organization under the Campesino de California Outreach Grant – Complaint System Awareness and Referral SFP PY 20-21. Project descriptions, award amount, and contact information are listed below.
Award decisions are final.
On June 12, 2020, the Employment Development Department awarded five grants totaling $2,500,000 under the Solicitation for Proposal for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services for Program Year (PY) 2020-21. The program assists DHH individuals in searching, obtaining, and retaining unsubsidized employment, and career advancement opportunities. These services are provided at selected America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM sites.
Funding decisions are final.
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