Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)
🏛 Employment Development Department (California)
✓ Free, no account · Source: California Grants Portal
Can you apply?
This grant is for California nonprofits and workforce organizations serving farmworkers in the state. Applicants must demonstrate a track record of workforce outcomes and be able to leverage at least 20% of their budget from other sources. Only 501(c)(3) organizations and other qualifying workforce entities may apply, and each organization may submit only one application.
Programs must focus on placing farmworkers into quality jobs with family-sustaining wages, benefits, and advancement opportunities. Wrap-around support including health, housing, educational, and financial coaching referrals is required. Organizations must show capacity to achieve measurable employment and career advancement outcomes for farmworkers.
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Program description
FAP PY 26-27 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 $10 million available through FAP PY 26-27, 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 11:59 p.m. PT on October 12, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on September 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the link in the SFP by 9 a.m. PT on September 15, 2026. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by September 25, 2026, at noon PT to WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov. To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
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How to apply
Application links
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Required documents
- Notice of Intent (encouraged by September 25, 2026)
- Completed application form
- Project narrative describing goals, activities, and outcomes
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation and track record evidence
- Leverage letters from partner organizations
- Letters of support from employers and community partners
Program contact
- 📧 brandon.raveling@edd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-891-9189
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
California nonprofits and workforce organizations with a documented track record of successful farmworker employment outcomes. Each organization may submit only one application.
What is the deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on October 12, 2026. An informational webinar is scheduled for September 15, 2026. The EDD encourages a Notice of Intent by September 25, 2026.
What activities are funded?
Job placement services leading to family-sustaining wages, skills training, wrap-around support (health, housing, education referrals), career coaching, and financial literacy services. Programs must address worker voice and career advancement opportunities.
How much funding is available?
The total funding pool is $10 million with an estimated 8 organizations funded. Individual award amounts are not specified but typically range around $1 million based on the pool size.
Is cost-sharing required?
No formal cost-sharing is required, but applicants must demonstrate ability to leverage at least 20% of their budget from other sources such as human capital and partner resources.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Highlight your organization's documented track record of workforce outcomes for farmworkers. EDD wants proven effectiveness.
- Clearly show how you will leverage 20% of your budget from other sources. Include letters of commitment from partners like health providers or housing organizations.
- Design wrap-around support that addresses the whole person. Include specific referral pathways to health, housing, education, and financial resources.
- Emphasize quality job placement metrics. Show how you will place farmworkers into jobs with family-sustaining wages, benefits, and advancement potential.
- Attend the September 15 webinar and submit your Notice of Intent by September 25. This signals seriousness to EDD staff and may improve your score.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations lack documented farmworker employment outcomes or cannot show evidence of past program success. Applications are rejected when cost-sharing/leverage sources are not clearly identified or realistic. Proposals that focus only on training without job placement or fail to specify quality job definitions (wages, benefits, hours) are less competitive.
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