Farmworkers Advancement Program – PY 25-26

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN25-20

Issued: February 3, 2026

The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of up to $5 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds for the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year (PY) 2025-26.

The FAP PY 25-26 grant will be awarded to projects that focus 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. FAP programs should position farmworkers to obtain access to good-quality jobs, including jobs that pay family-sustaining wages, offer benefits, have predictable hours, opportunities for career advancement, and promote worker voice. Projects will also provide wrap-around support and resources to build skills to prevent job loss and lay the foundation for upward mobility. Programs funded in PY 25-26 will assist with referrals to health, housing, educational resources, and career and financial coaching.

Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations, local labor partners, tribal governments, community colleges, local workforce boards, and education and training providers. Applicants, including collaborations among partners, must have demonstrated expertise in assisting farmworkers and in workforce development programs. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

An informational webinar will be held on February 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT. Pre-registration is required.  Please register using the registration link by February 11, 2026 at noon PT. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by February 17, 2026 at 12 noon to WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov.

Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. on March 2, 2026.

To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage.

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

Federal Funding Disclosure: This Farmworker Advancement Program PY 25-26 is funded by a grant award totaling $5,000,000 (100%) from the U.S. Department of Labor, with $0 (0%) financed from non-federal sources.