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

Employment Development Department · 49259

Eligibility details

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.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: 20%. 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.

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

About this opportunity

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

Funding geography: 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.

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