HIRE Initiative – Request for Applications

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN22-42

Issued: April 28, 2023

The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) is pleased to announce the Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment (HIRE) initiative, a new funding opportunity for community-based organizations and other non-profit organizations.

The goal of this initiative is to increase employment opportunities and job mobility for California’s reentry population. The HIRE initiative will provide funding for training, reskilling and upskilling, and supportive services for justice-involved individuals in California.

Application Submission Process

Request for Applications will be available on the HIRE webpage on May 15, 2023. Applications must be submitted through the Cal E-Grants portal. Applications received after the posted due date will not be considered.

Visit the HIRE webpage for more detailed information about the initiative, grant application process, timeline, deadlines, available funding, and other requirements. Additional grant information can be found on the HIRE Request for Applications.

For questions about this initiative, contact the CWDB Solicitations team at Solicitations@CWDB.ca.gov. Please use “HIRE” in the email subject line.

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division