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Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2023-24 (PY 23-24)

Grantor:
Employment Development Department
Portal ID:
49259
Status:
Closed
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The FAP PY 23-24 grants will be awarded to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively 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.

Description:

The FAP PY 23-24 grants will be awarded to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively 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.

The 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 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. The FAP grant funded programs will assist with referrals to health, housing, educational resources, and career and financial coaching.

This SFP is for two funding tracks to support the FAP efforts. For Track #1, funding is available for programs demonstrating a track record of workforce outcomes to implement and scale FAPs. Track #2 supports the design, development, and early implementation of FAPs. Only one application per organization per track will be accepted.

Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PT on November 29, 2023. An informational webinar will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2023, at 10 a.m. PT.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Refer to the EDD’s Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals website for the preregistration link. Please register through the link by the 10 a.m. PST on November 1, 2023:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rBXPg5V0RxinoeoTDGNzCw

The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by November 13, at noon to WSBGrants@edd.ca.gov. To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Business
  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Eligible applicants for the FAP SFP include 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 may not apply.

Eligible Geographies:

Target regions were identified. Region 1 will serve farmworkers living in a county in the San Joaquin Valley and/or a Northern California county. Region 2 will serve farmworkers living in the Coastal and/or Southern California counties. Applicants can serve participants in any of the regions and/ counties if the need for services is supported and outlined in the proposal.

Matching Funding Requirement:

Applicants for Track #1 funding must demonstrate the ability to leverage at least 20 percent of their budget with funds or services from other sources. The leverage needed for funds is based on the total grant funding requested. Applicants are encouraged to braid funds, leverage human capital, and utilize other resources to maximize the project's success. Applicants for Track #2 funding are not required to leverage funds from other sources.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
01/01/2024
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
2/01/24 - 12/31/26

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$9,000,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
5 – 10
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$350,000 – $1,000,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
20%
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • Federal

Funding Source Notes:

The EDD, in coordination with the LWDA, announces the availability of up to $9 million from the   Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary funds.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

A total of $9 million for two tracks of funding for FAP PY 23-24.  Track #1 applicants can apply for up to $1,000,000, and track #2 applicants can apply for between $350,000 to $500,000.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Brandon Raveling, 1-916-891-9189, brandon.raveling@edd.ca.gov

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