Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is offering up to $10 million in grant funding for the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) for the 2026‑27 program year. The grant supports regional projects that provide skill‑building, upskilling, and wrap‑around services (health, housing, career coaching) to farmworkers, aiming to improve job quality, wages, and career mobility. Eligible applicants are nonprofit, public agency, or tribal government entities with a proven workforce‑development track record. Projects must leverage at least 20 % of the budget from other sources and may serve any California county, with preference for San Joaquin Valley/Northern California (Region 1) or Coastal/Southern California (Region 2). One application per organization is allowed; 5‑15 awards are expected, ranging from $1 to $1 million each. Funding is reimbursable and sourced from federal WIOA Governor’s Discretionary Funds. • Application deadline : Oct 12, 2026 23:59 PT • Notice‑of‑Intent deadline : Sep 25, 2026 noon PT (email [email protected]) • Informational webinar : Sep 15, 2026 10 am PT (pre‑registration required) • Period of performance : Feb 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2029 (26 months) • Total funding : $10 million; expected 5‑15 awards ($1 – $1 M per award) • Eligible entities : Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments (no individuals) • Required match : At least 20 % leveraged from other sources (non‑monetary match acceptable) • Funding method : Reimbursement after expenses are incurred • Primary contact : Brandon Raveling (phone (916) 891‑9189, email [email protected])