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

Purpose: The goal of this grant is to fund projects that focus on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training for farmworkers to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector. This grant program is intended to address multiple existing and emerging gaps in the current workforce system for farmworkers. 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 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 PT on October 12, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on September 15, 2026, at 10 PT. Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the link in the SFP by 9 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@ To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit Public Agency Tribal Government Eligible applicants include, non-profit organizations local labor partners, tribal governments community colleges, local workforce boards, education and training providers, and farmworker serving organizations. To promote high-quality program delivery and support innovative program designs, applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate established experience in workforce development (see SFP for more details). Individuals may not apply. Eligible Geographies: Target regions were identified. Region 1 will serve farmworkers in counties in the San Joaquin Valley or Northern California. Region 2 will serve farmworkers in counties in the Coastal region or Southern California. Applicants can serve participants in any region or county if the need for services is supported and outlined in the proposal. However, preference will be given to those serving counties within the identified regions. Important Dates Application deadline The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight. 10/12/26 23:59 Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. 1/31/27 Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 2/1/27 - 3/31/29 Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $10,000,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. 5 – 15 Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts.

Purpose: The goal of this grant is to fund projects that focus on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training for farmworkers to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector. This grant program is intended to address multiple existing and emerging gaps in the current workforce system for farmworkers. 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 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.