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Equity and Special Populations Program Year 2021-22 Solicitation for Proposals

Employment Development Department
Closed
Application Opens TBD
Deadline TBD
Geography Other population(s) in the chosen geographic location disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 may be eligible to apply. Applicants choosing to serve other special populations must provide justification and supporting evidence to clearly and convincingly demonstrate disproportionate impact by COVID-19. .
Eligible Applicants
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Overview

Applicants will design, develop, and implement projects that accelerate equity in employment and tailor re-employment strategies for special populations and residents of geographic locations most impacted by the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19). The projects will create effective linkages with California's employer and workforce community, with a focus on in-demand industries that provide quality jobs with livable-wages. The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $11.5 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s discretionary funds for the Equity and Special Populations (ESP) Program Year...

Funding Information

$11,500,000

Eligibility Requirements

  • Expected number of awards: Between 20 and 30

Contact Information

Email:

Phone: 916-657-5280

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Data Source & Verification

Source: www.edd.ca.gov
Last Verified: Jan 11, 2026, 1:38 AM
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