Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27)

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is offering up to $17 million in discretionary WIOA Title I funds for the 2026‑27 Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP). Grants range from $1 M to $2 M and support the design and delivery of skill‑based pathways that connect high‑need populations (e.g., ELLs, justice‑involved individuals, veterans, disabled workers, youth, and public‑benefits recipients) to high‑demand, good‑quality jobs. Applicants must be nonprofit, public agency, or tribal entities and must demonstrate at least 20 % budget leverage from other sources. The award period runs from April 1 2027 through March 31 2029. • Funding: $17 M total; 9‑17 awards of $1‑2 M each • Eligible applicants: nonprofit, public agency, tribal government, local workforce boards, community colleges, CBOs, etc. • Target populations: English‑language learners, justice‑involved, disabled, opportunity‑young adults, veterans, public‑benefits recipients • Deliverables: develop and implement integrated education‑and‑training pathways aligned with California’s strategic industry sectors • Application deadline: 11 Nov 2026 23:59 PT; notice of intent due 23 Oct 2026 12:00 PT • Funding method: reimbursement via sub‑grant agreement; no matching funds required • Key dates: webinars 20 Oct 2026 (10 am & 2 pm); award announcement 1 Jan 2026 (as listed) • Contact: Brandon Raveling, (916) 891‑9189, [email protected]