Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2026-27

Employment Development Department · State of California

At a glance

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2026-27 is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Employment Development Department (State of California). The application deadline was June 25, 2026. Total estimated funding is $2.7M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit and 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.

Estimate · calculated by GrantsJunction

Expected to open around April 2027

This program has posted at about the same time each year. If it follows its pattern, the next round should post between Apr 9, 2027 and May 9, 2027, with about 34 days to apply.

Based on 3 past postings: Apr 23, 2024, Apr 23, 2025, May 22, 2026. Confidence: high. Agencies can change or skip a year; only the agency's posted notice is official. Watch it and we'll email you when the next round posts.

Key facts

May 22, 2026Posted
Jun 25, 2026Application deadline

Opened: May 22, 2026
Close date: Jun 25, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $2,700,000
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) announces the availability of up to $2.7 million in Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) grant.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — The total funding is contingent upon federal funding being awarded to California and EDD Director approval. At the end of the grant period, the EDD may renegotiate the terms of each grant in accordance with allowable increases or decreases in the grantee’s costs and grantee’s demonstrated ability to provide the specified services. Any grant funds not expended during a grant period must be returned to the state.
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: 07/01/26-06/30/27
Expected award announcement: 7/31/2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: The EDD has identified geographical areas where high concentrations of deaf and hard of hearing individuals reside. The EDD currently funds services in the geographical areas listed below and will give priority to programs and services in these areas to prevent and/or minimize disruption in services: Fresno, Los Angeles, Riverside/Rancho Cucamonga, Sacramento, San Diego/Oceanside, San Francisco/Bay Area, Santa Ana/Garden Grove.
How to submit: By email: WSBSFP2@edd.ca.gov
Latest change note: Extended the application deadline out to June 25, 2026.

Who can apply

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

Nonprofit
Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Eligible applicants for the DHH PY 26-27 SFP include public agencies or private non-profit organizations. Individuals are not eligible to 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

The purpose of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) is to provide employment and training services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. This grant will also ensure that services provided to deaf and hard of hearing individuals are at least equal to services provided to non-deaf and non-hard of hearing individuals.

Description

The Employment Development Department (EDD) announces the availability of up to $2.7 million in Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) grant. This program provides deaf and hard of hearing individuals with enhanced employment services in select America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) locations throughout California. The program will ensure effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by providing specialized counseling, interpretation services, job placement, follow-up services, advocacy that ensures deaf and hard of hearing individuals receive equal access to public and private employment services, and specialized employment preparation services to assist them in becoming job-ready. Eligible applicants for DHH PY 26-27 SFP include public agencies or private non-profit organizations. Individuals are not eligible apply. Leveraged funds are not required for this project, but applicants are encouraged to maximize impact by leveraging other resources; These may include funds, human capital, and other resources from various sources, such as businesses, industry associations, labor organizations, and government programs. Leveraged funds and in-kind resources must be consistent with allowable project activities and may be used by the awardee. Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PT on June 25, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please refer to the EDD's Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals website link below for pre-register instructions: https://edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training/WDSFP_Workforce_Development_Solicitations_for_Proposals The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by June 12, 2026 at noon PT to WSBSFP2@edd.ca.gov. To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

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

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2026-27”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit and Public Agency. It adds: “Eligible applicants for the DHH PY 26-27 SFP include public agencies or private non-profit organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2026-27”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $2,700,000.

How do I apply for “Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2026-27”?

Applications go directly to Employment Development Department, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to WSBSFP2@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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