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

Employment Development Department · State of California

At a glance

Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Employment Development Department (State of California). The application deadline was October 12, 2026. Individual awards are listed as up to $1M, with $10M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit, public agency and tribal government. 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

Sep 3, 2026Posted
Oct 12, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Sep 3, 2026
Close date: Oct 12, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
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 FAP PY 26-27.
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 5 and 15
Award period: 2/1/27 - 3/31/29
Expected award announcement: 1/31/27
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: 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.
How to submit: By email: WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov
Latest change note: Moved up SFP release date to 09/03.

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
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

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.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Private colleges & universities

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Can your organization apply?

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What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

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 health, housing, educational 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 p.m. PT on October 12, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on September 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the link in the SFP by 9 a.m. 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@edd.ca.gov. To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

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

Changes we detected

Oct 13, 2026: Status changed from open to closed

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “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 p…” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)”?

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

How do I apply for “Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)”?

Applications go directly to Employment Development Department, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: by email to WSBSFP3@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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