Allied Health Program Award – PY 24-25

Workforce Services Information Notice

WSIN24-42

Issued: May 16, 2025

The Employment Development Department (EDD), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, is pleased to announce the award of $2 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act 15% Governor’s discretionary funds for the Allied Health Program (AHP) grant for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25) Solicitation for Proposals to two organizations.

The AHP PY 24-25 grant aims to expand and develop career education, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships that recruit, train, and employ allied health occupations prioritizing the inclusion of adults from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds and target current healthcare workers limited in advancement opportunities due to age, or other factors. The selected projects are expected to work in collaboration with employer partners, community colleges and labor representatives to achieve program outcomes.

With this funding, the awarded organizations will expand and develop career education, apprenticeships, and pre-apprenticeships that recruit, train, and employ Allied Health occupations, including pharmacy technicians, and prioritize the inclusion of adults who come from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. The program intends to establish an accessible healthcare pipeline for individuals interested in pursuing a healthcare-related advanced training program, with the goal of achieving sustained employment and advancement within the Allied Health sector.

The EDD expects that the performance period will be between 18-24 months. A list of the awardees and descriptions of their projects is available on the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage.

Inquiries

If you have any questions, please contact the Grants and Solicitations Unit at WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov.

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

Federal Funding Disclosure: This AHP is funded by a grant award of $2 million (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.