Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant 4 (PFL SB 4 Grant)

Employment Training Panel · State of California

At a glance

Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant 4 (PFL SB 4 Grant) is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Employment Training Panel (State of California). The application deadline was February 13, 2026. Total estimated funding is $920K. Applicant types listed as eligible include business. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jan 27, 2026Posted
Feb 13, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Jan 27, 2026
Close date: Feb 13, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $920,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: see site
Expected award announcement: see site
Letter of intent: Not required
How to submit: Online: https://etp.ca.gov/fundingopportunities/grants/pflsb/
Latest change note: grant active

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Business

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

The PFL SB Grant will be open to Multiple Employer Contractors (MECs) who can demonstrate a strong pre-existing relationship with California small businesses. For example, Chambers of Commerce, Community Colleges, and Professional/Trade Organizations.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Public colleges & universities
Private colleges & universities

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The PFL SB Grant will provide to California small businesses (within the grant) equal to or between 100–51 employees a payment of $1,000 and a payment of $2,000 to small businesses less than or equal to 50 for each employee who is utilizing the PFL program, to help offset the costs involved with training other employees to cover the duties of this individual on PFL leave.

Description

The Employment Training Panel (ETP) and Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA),announce the availability of up to $920,000 in California State General Fund dollars, for Multiple Employer organizations to outreach to California’s small businesses impacted by the Paid Family Leave (PFL) program, to help offset the costs incurred when training employees to cover the duties of the individual utilizing PFL. PFL is part of the California State Disability Insurance program providing benefits to eligible California workers who need time off work to care for a seriously ill or injured family member, to bond with a new child, or to participate in a qualifying military event. PFL pays up to eight weeks of benefits in a 12-month period. Although PFL does not provide job protection, there are various federal and state laws that provide protected leave for up to 12 weeks. The PFL SB Grant will provide to California small businesses (within the grant) equal to or between 100–51 employees a payment of $1,000 and a payment of $2,000 to small businesses less than or equal to 50 for each employee who is utilizing the PFL program, to help offset the costs involved with training other employees to cover the duties of this individual on PFL leave.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

connect@etp.ca.gov
1-916-737-4200

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant 4 (PFL SB 4 Grant)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business. It adds: “The PFL SB Grant will be open to Multiple Employer Contractors (MECs) who can demonstrate a strong pre-existing relationship with California small businesses. For example, Chambers of Commerce, Community Colleges, and Professional/Trade Organizations.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant 4 (PFL SB 4 Grant)”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $920,000.

How do I apply for “Paid Family Leave Small Business Grant 4 (PFL SB 4 Grant)”?

Applications go directly to Employment Training Panel, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://etp.ca.gov/fundingopportunities/grants/pflsb/. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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