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Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

Employment Development Department · 79580

Eligibility details

Eligible applicants 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: Not Required.

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

About this opportunity

The awarded FAP PY 24-25 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 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 is for two funding tracks to support Farmworker Advancement Program efforts. For Track #1, funding is available for programs demonstrating a track record of workforce outcomes. EDD estimates 5-7 awards. Track #2 programs will support the design, development, and early implementation for emerging programs and new program concepts. EDD estimates 5-8 awards. Only one application per organization per track will be accepted. Applicants for Track #1 funding 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. Applicants for Track #2 funding are not required to leverage resources. Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PST on December 9, 2024. An informational webinar will be held on November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m.. PST. Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the link in the SFP by noon PST on November 19, 2024. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by November 26, at noon PST 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 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 a Southern California county. Applicants can serve participants in any of the regions and/or 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.