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

Employment Development Department · 158325

Eligibility details

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.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

Matching funds and leveraged resources are different requirements. Read the description and reviewed rules below before determining resource commitments.

About this opportunity

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

Funding geography: 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.

Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: California. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.