Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Program
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This grant is for organizations providing employment and training services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in California. Public agencies and nonprofit corporations may apply. Individuals cannot apply.
Applicants must serve select locations within California's America's Job Centers and clearly demonstrate their service area meets program criteria. The grant funds employment counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up support, and specialized training to help deaf and hard of hearing individuals gain employment skills and secure unsubsidized jobs.
Services must be equal to or exceed those available to hearing individuals. The program also supports interpretive services for other EDD-related services accessibility.
This grant is for organizations providing employment and training services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in California. Public agencies and nonprofit corporations may apply. Individuals cannot apply.
Applicants must serve select locations within California's America's Job Centers and clearly demonstrate their service area meets program criteria. The grant funds employment counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up support, and specialized training to help deaf and hard of hearing individuals gain employment skills and secure unsubsidized jobs.
Services must be equal to or exceed those available to hearing individuals. The program also supports interpretive services for other EDD-related services accessibility.
Program description
The Employment Development Department Workforce Services Branch announces the availability of Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds of $2,500,000 for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program. The purpose of these funds is to provide employment and training services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. These funds will also ensure that services provided to deaf and hard of hearing individuals are at least equal to services received by non-deaf and non-hard of hearing individuals. This program provides deaf and hard of hearing individuals with enhanced services and training in select America’s Job Center of California locations throughout California. The program will ensure effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by providing specialized counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up services and advocacy, and specialized training to assist them in becoming job-ready. The program is also designed to assist job-ready deaf and hard of hearing individuals in obtaining and retaining unsubsidized employment. The program also intends that interpretive services be provided to enable these individuals to receive other EDD-related services. This SFP is open to public agencies and private non-profit corporations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their service area meets the criteria outlined in the SFP. Proposal applications must be received no later than Friday, May 14, 2021.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
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Details
This grant is for organizations providing employment and training services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals in California. Public agencies and nonprofit corporations may apply. Individuals cannot apply.
Applicants must serve select locations within California's America's Job Centers and clearly demonstrate their service area meets program criteria. The grant funds employment counseling, interpretive services, job placement, follow-up support, and specialized training to help deaf and hard of hearing individuals gain employment skills and secure unsubsidized jobs.
Services must be equal to or exceed those available to hearing individuals. The program also supports interpretive services for other EDD-related services accessibility.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 wpsfp@edd.ca.gov
- 📞 1-000-000-0000
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 5 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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