Workforce Accelerator Fund 14

Workforce Development Board · State of California

At a glance

Workforce Accelerator Fund 14 is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Workforce Development Board (State of California). The application deadline was August 27, 2026. Total estimated funding is $3M. Applicant types listed as eligible include business, nonprofit and public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

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

Key facts

Jul 15, 2026Posted
Aug 27, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Jul 15, 2026
Close date: Aug 27, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $3,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal — The Workforce Accelerator Fund 14 is supported by the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) in coordination with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) with 100% funding from the Department of Labor totaling $3,000,000.
Matching funds: 100% — Applicants must demonstrate the ability to match and/or leverage their Accelerator 14 award request at a 1:1 ratio with funds or services from other sources. The match/leveraged funds required is based on the total grant funding requested e.g., applicants requesting $500,000 in Accelerator 14 grant funding must match and/or leverage at least $500,000 using non-CWDB fund sources.
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: 01/01/27-03/31/29
Expected award announcement: Fall 2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Statewide
How to submit: Online: https://caetp.my.site.com/calegrants/s/gms-funding-opportunity/a1pcs00000HMdSLAA1/workforce-accelerator-fund-14
Latest change note: added application due date and updated online application link.

Who can apply

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

Business
Nonprofit
Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: -K-12 school districts -Community colleges-Public universities -Community-based organizations -Nonprofit organizations -Local workforce development boards -Adult education providers

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Private colleges & universities

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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 California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) is pleased to announce up to $3 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s discretionary funds for the Workforce Accelerator Fund 14 (Accelerator 14) grant program.

Description

The CWDB seeks to fund two or more partnerships that will develop a scalable, replicable career pathway program focused on the Quantum or Fusion sectors. Funded projects will integrate multiple on- and off-ramps for participants from the K-12 system through the community college and four-year university systems. The intent of Accelerator 14 is to support the development of programs that offer: -Establish industry-recognized credentials that will prepare jobseekers for quality jobs in the Quantum or Fusion sectors; particularly short-term credentials that can be attained in approximately eight to thirteen weeks.-Train and place participants into jobs in Quantum, Fusion, and/or adjacent occupations within the Quantum or Fusion supply chains that do not require a four-year degree.-Provide career education, exploration, and introductory technical education at the High School and Community College levels.-Offer guidance and support to students seeking to enter a four-year degree program focused on Quantum, Fusion, or a related field.-Conduct outreach, recruitment, and supportive services for jobseekers facing barriers to employment. The CWDB will consider applications for both participant serving (Innovation Impact), and non-participant serving projects (Planning and Development).

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

Solicitations
Solicitations@cwdb.ca.gov
1-916-657-1440

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Workforce Accelerator Fund 14”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business, Nonprofit and Public Agency. It adds: “The following organizations are eligible to apply: -K-12 school districts -Community colleges-Public universities -Community-based organizations -Nonprofit organizations -Local workforce development boards -Adult education providers” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Workforce Accelerator Fund 14”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $3,000,000.

How do I apply for “Workforce Accelerator Fund 14”?

Applications go directly to Workforce Development Board, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://caetp.my.site.com/calegrants/s/gms-funding-opportunity/a1pcs00000HMdSLAA1/workforce-accelerator-fund-14. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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