CERF Catalyst Program – Public Comment Period
Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN22-51
Issued: June 22, 2023
The Employment Development Department (EDD), in collaboration with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, is seeking public comment on the Catalyst Program proposed framework as part of the Community Economic Resilience Fund Program (CERF).
The proposed Catalyst Program would allocate up to $26.5 million to each of the 13 CERF regions for project pre-development activities. These investments will bridge the gap between planning and implementation and will enable regions to develop ready-to-go projects that can compete for funding opportunities from federal, state, and private sources. The Catalyst Program would also help CERF program funding reach communities sooner while providing the flexibility to develop projects that meet regional needs.
The EDD is giving stakeholders the opportunity to review the framework for the Catalyst Program and to provide input on the elements identified within the attached framework. The EDD will consider all public comments received by Friday, July 21, 2023. Submit all comments to WSBCERF@edd.ca.gov. Please include “CERF Catalyst Program” in the email subject line.
/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division