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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Workforce Accelerator Fund 12

    Open Date
    Mar 6, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Workforce Development Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Workforce Development Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    59538
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Workforce Accelerator Fund (Accelerator 12) grant program will support local board development and implementation of projects that incorporate High Road strategies, as defined in California Unemployment Insurance Code §14005(r), which include: improving job quality and job access, meeting the skill and profitability needs of employers, and meeting the economic, social, and environmental needs of the community.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies
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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Workforce Accelerator Fund 13

    Open Date
    Sep 30, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Workforce Development Board
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,700,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Workforce Development Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80507
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    CWDB will fund new and existing projects to design, develop, and implement innovative workforce service models that lead to quality jobs and accelerate employment and re-employment for California workers. Traditional workforce funding streams can be rigid, and Accelerator 13 funding is designed to allow grantees the flexibility to bridge gaps in the workforce system in ways that mobilize existing funding streams for greater employment impacts.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies
    View Full Grant Details: Workforce Accelerator Fund 13>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Workforce Accelerator Fund 9.0

    Open Date
    Feb 1, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    Workforce Development Board
    Match Funding?
    100%
    Estimated Total Funding
    $7,400,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Workforce Development Board
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5440
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Goals: Improve labor market & skills outcomes through the development of strategies that fill gaps, accelerate processes, or customize services to ensure greater access to workforce services & employment opportunities. Implement, replicate and scale innovations that emerged from previous Accelerator projects. Create new modes for service delivery & funding alignment that can be replicated across the State & regionally.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    • Tribal Government
    Eligible Geographies

    Statewide

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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Workforce Development Grant Program

    Open Date
    Jun 4, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $3,885,061
    Funds Disbursement
    Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
    Grant Program ID
    WFD1
    Portal ID
    66351
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) was appropriated $5 million from the California Beverage Container Recycling Fund to support workforce development from AB179. 

    The goal of the Program is to provide employment and training opportunities for a new workforce to provide California Consumers with convenient opportunities to redeem California Redemption Value (CRV).

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    Eligible Geographies
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