Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship (ERiCA) Grant Round 2

Overview

ERiCA is funding designed to increase equitable access to building & construction career pathways for women, non-binary individuals, and underrepresented populations in CA. Administered by the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards, the ERiCA is dedicated funding aimed at dismantling barriers that disproportionately prevent women from entering & thriving in the construction industry. Type of funding: Grant Estimated total funding: $13,000,000 (July 2025 - June 2027) Award amount: Recruitment  - $100,000 - $500,000 This category of funding is designed to bolster outreach to women, non-binary individuals, and underrepresented populations interested in careers in the building/construction industry.Childcare - $200,000 - $1,500,000 ...