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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

WORKFORCE ACCELERATOR FUND 11 - California Grants Portal - California Grants Portal

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that fell hardest on the most vulnerable workers and communities, Accelerator 10 seeks to fund innovative approaches to improve job quality, create upward mobility, and bridge workforce programs to quality jobs for workers from disadvantaged or low-income communities in a continuing effort to build a better California for All.

Description:

The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the Employment Development Department are pleased to announce the availability of up to $10.4 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds to design, develop, and implement projects that accelerate employment and re-employment strategies for California job seekers through the Workforce Accelerator Fund 10 grant program.

The Workforce Accelerator Fund is supported by the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) in coordination with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) with Department of Labor funding totaling $10,500,000. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Business
  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

· Local workforce development boards

· Labor organizations

· Labor-management partnerships

· Public universities, K-12 education entities, and adult schools

· Community colleges

· County social services agencies

· Worker...



Read Full Story: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/workforce-accelerator-fund-11/