California Workforce Development Grants

This grant provides funding to County Offices of Education and their consortia to train educators as literacy coaches and specialists, focusing on improving literacy for high-need student populations, particularly English learners and multilingual learners, across California.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational institutions, nonprofits, and local governments in Stanislaus County to develop workforce training programs that prepare underserved individuals for careers in the bioeconomy.

This program provides funding to Small Business Development Center networks in California to enhance their ability to assist small businesses in accessing capital and improving their financial readiness.

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in the Oakland area that focus on economic development, environmental sustainability, and workforce education.

This grant provides $15,000 to nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs that serve residents of Pajaro Valley, focusing on promoting health equity and wellness.

This funding opportunity is designed to support California nursing education programs that train registered nurses to serve in underserved communities, helping to address healthcare workforce shortages.

This program provides funding for collaborative projects led by teachers in California to rejuvenate the teaching profession, enhance teacher leadership, and create a positive impact in under-resourced schools.

This program provides competitive funding to support the development of community food hubs in California, promoting local, sustainable food sourcing for schools and institutions while fostering equitable food systems and supporting indigenous communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Francisco that promote music, education, and services for economically disadvantaged residents.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in San Diego County to create workforce development programs that help young adults aged 18 to 26, especially those facing significant challenges, gain access to stable employment through internships, apprenticeships, and job training in high-demand industries.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations within 25 miles of Blue Diamond Growers' California facilities that focus on STEM education, agriculture workforce development, or nutrition and food assistance for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, local governments, and nonprofits in Stanislaus County to develop shared-use wet labs and job training facilities that enhance workforce development in the circular bioeconomy sector, particularly for underserved communities.

This program provides a 12-week accelerator for BIPOC entrepreneurs in South Los Angeles, offering mentorship, training, and funding access to help them grow their early-stage businesses.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofits in Los Angeles County that have suffered losses due to recent windstorms and wildfires, helping them recover and sustain operations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and certain private entities to promote affordable homeownership initiatives for lower-income households in California.

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

This program provides financial support to local businesses and nonprofit organizations in Brentwood for projects that boost economic activity, enhance marketing efforts, and improve community services.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low-income rural and urban areas to improve access to digital technology and resources for underserved communities.