The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of up to $16.3 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds, made available through the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) for Program 2025-26 (PY 25-26) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP).
Donor Name: California Employment Development Department
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/08/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The ETPP is a strategic initiative designed to expand access to high-quality, career-connected learning opportunities for Californians who face systemic barriers to employment. Building on the lessons learned from prior investments, leveraging other state investments, aligning with the Governor’s priorities, and informed by stakeholder feedback, the ETPP aims to train and place individuals in jobs and career pathways leading to family self-sufficiency, and strengthen regional workforce ecosystems through targeted investments and collaboration in education, training, and supportive services.
These programs will serve four of California’s most vulnerable populations: English Language Learners (ELLs); justice-involved individuals; opportunity young adults (OYA) who are not working, working in low-wage occupations, pattern of intermittent employment, or not in school; and veterans helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency and life stability.
Funding Information
Applicants may request awards ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) or boards, adult/education and training providers, community colleges, private non-profit organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies (local governments, and CBOs are eligible to apply. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit EDD.
