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Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2024-25 (PY 24-25)

Grantor:
Employment Development Department
Portal ID:
79580
Status:
Active
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Details

Purpose:

The goal of this grant is to research, design, and implement projects that focus exclusively 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:

The awarded FAP PY 24-25 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 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 is for two funding tracks to support Farmworker Advancement Program efforts. For Track #1, funding is available for programs demonstrating a track record of workforce outcomes. EDD estimates 5-7 awards. Track #2 programs will support the design, development, and early implementation for emerging programs and new program concepts. EDD estimates 5-8 awards. Only one application per organization per track will be accepted.

Applicants for Track #1 funding 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. Applicants for Track #2 funding are not required to leverage resources.

Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PST on December 9, 2024. An informational webinar will be held on November 19, 2024, at 1 p.m.. PST.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees.  Please register through the link in the SFP by noon PST on November 19, 2024.

The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by November 26, at noon PST to WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov. To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

Eligible applicants include Non-Profit Organizations, Local Labor Partners, Tribal Governments, Community Colleges, Local Workforce Boards, and Education and Training Providers. Applicants, including collaborations among partners, must have demonstrated expertise in assisting farmworkers and in workforce development programs. Individuals may not apply.

Eligible Geographies:

Target regions were identified. Region 1 will serve farmworkers living in a county in the San Joaquin Valley and/or a Northern California county. Region 2 will serve farmworkers living in the Coastal and/or a Southern California county. Applicants can serve participants in any of the regions and/or counties if the need for services is supported and outlined in the proposal.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
02/01/2025
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
3/01/25-12/31/26

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$10,000,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
5 – 8
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$350,000 – $500,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • Federal

Funding Source Notes:

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 24-25.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

The EDD will contact the subrecipients to finalize the contract details. The EDD may request that the contracts incorporate changes to the original project proposals. After all exhibits are finalized, the awardee 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.  The contracting process could take up to 5 to 6 months.

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Brandon Raveling, 1-916-891-9189, brandon.raveling@edd.ca.gov

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