ACCELERATOR FUND 11
Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations and regional workforce development entities that previously received CWDB funding and have successfully implemented projects. Applicants must be located in California and demonstrate capacity to replicate and scale evidence-based workforce programs. Projects must incorporate High Road principles, focus on job quality and upward mobility, and serve disadvantaged or low-income workers seeking employment or re-employment.
Funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), this program prioritizes projects that bridge workforce training to quality jobs. Matching funds are required. All awards are subject to appropriated funding availability and compliance with state and federal requirements.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for nonprofit organizations and regional workforce development entities that previously received CWDB funding and have successfully implemented projects. Applicants must be located in California and demonstrate capacity to replicate and scale evidence-based workforce programs. Projects must incorporate High Road principles, focus on job quality and upward mobility, and serve disadvantaged or low-income workers seeking employment or re-employment.
Funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), this program prioritizes projects that bridge workforce training to quality jobs. Matching funds are required. All awards are subject to appropriated funding availability and compliance with state and federal requirements.
Program description
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the Employment Development Department are pleased to announce the availability of up to $3 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds to replicate and scale previous successful projects that accelerate employment and re-employment strategies for California job seekers through the Workforce Accelerator Fund 11 grant program. The Workforce Accelerator Fund is supported by the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) in coordination with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) with Department of Labor funding totaling $3,000,000. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. Accelerator 11 seeks to fund previous successful CWDB-funded projects that incorporate High Road principles to improve job quality, create upward mobility, and bridge workforce programs to quality jobs for workers from disadvantaged or low-income communities in a continuing effort to build a better California for All.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
- Workforce Development Program
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for nonprofit organizations and regional workforce development entities that previously received CWDB funding and have successfully implemented projects. Applicants must be located in California and demonstrate capacity to replicate and scale evidence-based workforce programs. Projects must incorporate High Road principles, focus on job quality and upward mobility, and serve disadvantaged or low-income workers seeking employment or re-employment.
Funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), this program prioritizes projects that bridge workforce training to quality jobs. Matching funds are required. All awards are subject to appropriated funding availability and compliance with state and federal requirements.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Program contact
- 📧 WAF@cwdb.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-657-1440
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 22 | 7 | 32% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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