Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

Employment Development Department · State of California

At a glance

Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) is an open California state grant opportunity from the Employment Development Department (State of California). Applications are due November 9, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $500K – $2M, with $17M 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

Oct 9, 2026Posted
Nov 9, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Oct 9, 2026
Close date: Nov 9, 2026
Award floor: $500,000
Award ceiling: $2,000,000
Est. total funding: $17,000,000
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), on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of up to $17 million in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Governor’s discretionary funds for the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP).
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — The EDD will contact with subrecipients through a Subgrant Agreement (contract). The EDD may request that the contracts incorporate changes to the original project proposals. The awardees will officially enter into a 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 8 and 34
Award period: 4/1/27-3/31/29
Expected award announcement: 01/01/2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: The ETPP PY 26-27 seeks proposals that plan to serve English Language Learners (ELLs); justice-involved individuals; disabled individuals facing barriers to employment; opportunity young adults (OYA) who are not working, working in low-wage occupations, have a pattern of intermittent employment, or are not in school; veterans who face systemic barriers to employment; and individuals on public benefits facing new work requirements.
How to submit: By email: WSBSFP3@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.

Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) or boards, adult/education and training providers, community colleges, private non-profit organizations, labor organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies (local governments), and community-based organizations (CBOs) are eligible to apply.

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Native American tribal organizations
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

Description

The ETPP grants will be awarded to develop and implement projects that accelerate pathways to employment for populations facing significant employment barriers into high-demand occupations for good-quality jobs. The ETPP will develop skill-based pathways by integrating education and workforce training programs to align with the specific needs of the state’s strategic industry sectors which will will not only ensure that individuals are connected to good-quality jobs but become better prepared to enter high-demand fields. The ETPP aligns with the California Master Plan for Career Education and the Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan to help connect California workers to jobs and promote sustainable growth of the state’s economy. Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 2026. Two informational webinars will be held on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required for all participants. Once the SFP releases, please refer to the EDD’s Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals website for the pre-registration link. After successfully pre-registering, a system-generated email will provide the webinar link. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to leverage a minimum of 20 percent of their budget with funds or services from other sources. The leverage needed for funds is based on the total grant funding requested. Applicants are encouraged to braid funds, leverage human capital, and utilize other resources to maximize the success of the project. Leveraged resources can come from a variety of sources. To view the SFP once it releases, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage at 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 October 23, 2026, at noon PT to WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above).
Find out how to submitBy email: WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyBrandon Raveling · brandon.raveling@edd.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before November 9, 2026Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

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

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 9, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit, Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Local Workforce Development Areas (Local Areas) or boards, adult/education and training providers, community colleges, private non-profit organizations, labor organizations, tribal organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies (local governments), and community-based …” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k – $2m and total estimated program funding is $17,000,000.

How do I apply for “Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) 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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