Funding Opportunities

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High Road Construction Careers (HRCC) Round 2 – $19M Available

California Workforce Development Board funding for existing HRCC regions. Applications open October 22 and are due November 19, 2026.
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Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) – Up to $17M in WIOA Funding

EDD grants of $500K–$2M for programs that move people with serious employment barriers into high-demand, livable-wage jobs. Proposals due November 9, 2026.

NextGen Cyber Talent Internships

NextGen Cyber Talent, provides a platform for underprivileged and underserved students to get additional training in tools from industry leaders such as Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Securonix, and Savyint to complement their CC courses and prepare them for its Internship Program.
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Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Grants for Organizations

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) provides grant opportunities for educational institutions that support the education and training of mental health and primary care health professionals.

Up to $3 Million Available In Grant Funding

CWDB seeks to fund two or more workforce development partnerships that will develop a scalable, replicable career pathway program focused on the Quantum or Fusion sectors. Eligible applicants can apply through the Cal-E-Grants website.