The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination
with the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announces the availability of
up to $5 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Title I Governor’s discretionary funds for the Farmworkers Advancement Program
(FAP) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year (PY) 2025-26.

The FAP PY 25-26 grant will be awarded to projects that
focus on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and
upskilling training to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or
prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector. FAP programs should
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 promote 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. Programs funded in PY 25-26
will assist with referrals to health, housing, educational resources, and
career and financial coaching.

Eligible applicants are 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 are not eligible to apply.

An informational webinar will be held on February 11, 2026,
at 1:30 p.m. PT. Pre-registration is required.  Please register using
the registration
link by February 11, 2026 at noon PT. The EDD encourages applicants to
submit a Notice of Intent to apply by February 17, 2026 at 12 noon to WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov.

Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. on March 2,
2026.