Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)

Employment Development Department · State of California

At a glance

Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26) is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Employment Development Department (State of California). The application deadline was March 17, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $750K – $1M, with $10M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency. 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

Feb 12, 2026Posted
Mar 17, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Feb 12, 2026
Close date: Mar 17, 2026
Award floor: $750,000
Award ceiling: $1,000,000
Est. total funding: $10,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal — The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $10 million from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary Funds for RCP PY 25-26.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — The EDD will contact the subrecipients to finalize the sub contract details. The EDD may request that the sub contracts incorporate changes to the original project proposals. After all exhibits are finalized, the awardee will officially enter into a sub contract with EDD to provide the services and serve the number of participants listed in the contract for the amount awarded.
Estimated number of awards: Between 10 and 13
Award period: 6/1/26-3/31/28
Expected award announcement: 5/30/2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Applicants are encouraged to consider the Jobs First regional boundaries, but they also have the flexibility to define a region that better reflects their labor market, partnerships, or strategic goals. Workforce boards may propose regional collaborations that cross or combine Jobs First Regions when doing so will improve service delivery and employment outcomes.
How to submit: By email: WSBSFP1@edd.ca.gov

Who can apply

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

Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Only Local Workforce Development Boards may apply.

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

This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between local workforce boards and community colleges and adult schools through regional partnerships, for equitable access to high-quality jobs, and long-term systems change.

Description

The RCP PY 25-26 SFP is designed to advance workforce innovation through collaboration with community colleges and adult education providers, grounded in regionally defined approaches, sector strategy, labor market data, and evidence-based practice. This initiative reflects California’s commitment to implementing the California Master Plan for Career Education (CMPCE) by creating a coordinated, industry-aligned credential program that supports and leverages partnerships between local workforce boards and education partners. There is $10 million available through RCP PY 25-26, and the EDD anticipates that an estimated 10-13 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 3 p.m. PST on March 17, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PST. Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the link in the SFP by noon PST on February 24, 2026. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by March 3, 2026, at noon PST to WSBSFP1@edd.ca.gov. To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage

Program page on the agency site ↗

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–2620 applications · 10 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Program contact (as published)

Brandon Raveling
brandon.raveling@edd.ca.gov
1-916-891-9189

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “Only Local Workforce Development Boards may apply.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $750k – $1m and total estimated program funding is $10,000,000.

How do I apply for “Regional Coordination Project (RCP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)”?

Applications go directly to Employment Development Department, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to WSBSFP1@edd.ca.gov. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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