Grant · State & Local
Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)
California - Employment Development Department CA
- Status Closes in 18 days
- Amount $2,000,000
- Set-aside None (open competition)
Scope
Eligible applicants: Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government.
Estimated available funds: $17,000,000.00.
The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs.
The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs to align with the specific needs of the state’s strategic industry sectors which will will not only ensure that individuals are connected to good-quality jobs but become better prepared to enter high-demand fields.
The ETPP aligns with the California Master Plan for Career Education and the Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan to help connect California workers to jobs and promote sustainable growth of the state’s economy.
Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 2026.
Two informational webinars will be held on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required for all participants.
Once the SFP releases, please refer to the EDD’s Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals website for the pre-registration link.
After successfully pre-registering, a system-generated email will provide the webinar link.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to leverage a minimum of 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.
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Timeline
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Posted
Oct 9, 2026
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Status
Open now
How to apply for this
This is a grant, not a contract. You are not submitting a priced bid against competitors; you are applying for funding against the eligibility rules the grant program sets. Read the eligibility requirements on the official listing closely before you spend time on an application, since grants are commonly restricted to specific kinds of organizations (state or local governments, universities, nonprofits) rather than open to any small business.
- Confirm your organization is actually eligible before applying. Eligibility is stated on the official listing linked above.
- Read the full notice of funding opportunity, including the application requirements and any required forms.
- Prepare and submit your application through the method the official listing describes, before the deadline.
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