Funds Available for CA Farmworker Workforce Training & Development
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Farmworker Advancement Program (FAP) with a total funding availability of $5 million. The EDD anticipates funding approximately eight organizations statewide. a 20 percent match requirement; applications are due March 2, 2026.
What is the purpose of the Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP)?
FAP will fund research, design, and implementation projects that focus exclusively 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 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. The FAP grant funded programs will assist with referrals to health, housing, educational resources, and career and financial coaching.
Who are eligible applicants for this program?
Non-profit organizations, local labor partners, tribal governments, community colleges, local workforce boards, and education and training providers, and farmworker-serving organizations, such as worker centers, worker cooperatives and labor unions. Applicants, including collaborations among partners, must have demonstrated expertise in assisting farmworkers and in workforce development programs. Only one application per organization will be accepted.
What are the eligible geographic areas?
Target regions have been identified for Program Year 2025–26:
- Region 1: San Joaquin Valley and Northern California counties
- Region 2: Coastal region and Southern California counties
Applicants may propose to serve participants in any region or county if the need for services is supported and clearly outlined in the proposal. However, preference will be given to those serving counties within the identified regions.
What is the project and award timeline?
An informational webinar will be held on February 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PT (pre-registration required).
Full applications are due by March 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PT.
Award announcements are anticipated in spring 2026 (see SFP for details).
The full Solicitation for Proposals can be found on the EDD Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals webpage.
For more information on this grant or how to apply with Morrison’s assistance, please contact the Morrison Grants Team by email at grants@morrisonco.net or call us at 530-893-4764.