The Employment Development Department (EDD) has up to $17 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds available through the Employment and Training Pathways Program (ETPP) for Program Year 2026–27. Funded projects will move individuals facing serious barriers to employment into high-demand occupations with good-quality, livable-wage jobs.
Awards range from $500,000 to $2 million. Community colleges, adult education providers, and workforce development boards are eligible to apply.
Proposals due: November 9, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.