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Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)

Grantor:
Employment Development Department
Portal ID:
158325
Status:
Active
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The goal of this grant is to fund projects that focus on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training for farmworkers to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector. This grant program is intended to address multiple existing and emerging gaps in the current workforce system for farmworkers.

Description:

FAP PY 25-26 programs will 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. Funded programs will assist with referrals to health, housing, educational resources, and career and financial coaching.

This SFP aims to build on previous Farmworkers Advancement Program efforts. Funding is available for programs demonstrating a track record of workforce outcomes. There is $5 million available through FAP PY 25-26, and the EDD anticipates that an estimated 8 organizations will be funded. Only one application per organization will be accepted.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to leverage at least 20 percent of their budget with leveraged resources from other sources.  Applicants are encouraged to leverage human capital, and utilize other resources to maximize the project's success.

Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PT on March 2, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on February 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees.  Please register through the link in the SFP by noon PT on February, 2026.

The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by February 17, 2026, at noon PT to WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov. To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Non-profit organizations, local labor partners, tribal governments, community colleges, local workforce boards, education and training providers, and farmworker serving organizations such as worker centers, worker cooperatives, and labor unions. Applicants, including collaborations among partners (see SFP for a list), 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 in counties in the San Joaquin Valley or Northern California. Region 2 will serve farmworkers in counties in the Coastal region or Southern California.

Applicants can serve participants in any region or county if the need for services is supported and outlined in the proposal. However, preference will be given to those serving counties within the identified regions.

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.
04/30/2026
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
6/01/26-3/31/28

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$5,000,000
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 – 8
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.
$450,000 – $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.
No
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 Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $5 million from the   Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary Funds for FAP PY 25-26.

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:

The EDD will contact the subrecipients to finalize the sub contract details. The EDD may request that the sub contracts incorporate changes to the original project proposals. After all exhibits are finalized, the awardee will officially enter into a sub contract with EDD to provide the services and serve the number of participants listed in the contract for the amount awarded. 

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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