Workforce Accelerator Fund 10.0

The Workforce Accelerator Fund 10.0 is supported by the CWDB in coordination with EDD with Department of Labor funding totaling $10,400,000. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that fell hardest on the most vulnerable workers and communities, Accelerator 10 seeks to fund innovative approaches to improve job quality, create upward mobility, and bridge workforce programs to quality jobs for workers from disadvantaged or low-income communities in a continuing effort to build a better California for All. Program Details Workforce Development Board is a state agency that offers the Workforce Accelerator Fund 10.0 grant program to support research innovation and workforce. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Workforce Development Board through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Workforce Development Board or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by December 22, 2021. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports research innovation and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to bridge

Award details

Applications close on December 22, 2021.

Categories

Research Innovation · Workforce