Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant

Employment Training Panel · State of California

At a glance

Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Employment Training Panel (State of California). The application deadline was November 25, 2024. Total estimated funding is $1M. Applicant types listed as eligible include business and nonprofit. 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

Nov 12, 2024Posted
Nov 25, 2024Application deadline

Opened: Nov 12, 2024
Close date: Nov 25, 2024
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $1,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — The Agency and ETP are pleased to announce the availability of approximately $1,000,000 for CBOs to provide micro-grants, community outreach, training, and technical assistance to immigrant and limited English proficient entrepreneurs who face significant barriers to employment.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Advances & 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: March 2025
Expected award announcement: December 2024
Letter of intent: Not required
How to submit: Online: https://etp.ca.gov/fundingopportunities/grants/seed/

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

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Section 14108 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code authorizes the Board to administer the SEED Initiative through nonprofit community-based organizations (CBOs) that will develop and implement SEED program components.

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 SEED 2.5 is to support the entrepreneurship of immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals who face significant employment barriers. The SEED 2.5 grant will provide micro-grants, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to SEED target populations to support them in starting or maintaining a small business in California aimed at addressing a social problem or meeting a community need.

Description

SEED target populations are individuals who face significant barriers to employment, specifically: (1) individuals with limited English proficiency, regardless of immigration or citizenship status; or (2) individuals who are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents. This includes individuals who may not be lawfully present in the United States, and individuals who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). In addition, SEED is open to all individuals in the target populations, including other immigrants, refugees and asylees, and United States citizens.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

ETP' EDU
connect@etp.ca.gov
1-916-737-4181

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Business and Nonprofit. It adds: “Section 14108 of the California Unemployment Insurance Code authorizes the Board to administer the SEED Initiative through nonprofit community-based organizations (CBOs) that will develop and implement SEED program components.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $1,000,000.

How do I apply for “Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 (SEED 2.5) Grant”?

Applications go directly to Employment Training Panel, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://etp.ca.gov/fundingopportunities/grants/seed/. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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