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Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)

Employment Development Department
Currently Open As of Feb 11, 2026
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography Target regions were identified. Region 1 will serve farmworkers in counties in the San Joaquin Valley or Northern California. Region 2 will serve farmworkers in counties in the Coastal region or Southern California. Applicants can serve participants in any region or county if the need for services is supported and outlined in the proposal. However, preference will be given to those serving counties within the identified regions.
Eligible Applicants
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Overview

The goal of this grant is to fund projects that focus on farmworker needs at a regional level by offering essential skills and upskilling training for farmworkers to either advance in the agricultural industry and/or prepare for advancement outside of the agricultural sector. This grant program is intended to address multiple existing and emerging gaps in the current workforce system for farmworkers. FAP PY 25-26 programs will 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. Funded...

Funding Information

$5,000,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Between 5 and 8

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-891-9189

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Data Source & Verification

Source: edd.ca.gov
Last Verified: Feb 11, 2026, 9:03 PM
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