Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) grant for Program Year 2025-26

The Employment Development Department (EDD) announces the availability of up to $2.7 million in Wagner-Peyser 10 percent Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26) grant. This program provides deaf and hard of hearing individuals with enhanced employment services in select America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) locations throughout California. The program will ensure effective communication and increased service opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing individuals by providing specialized counseling, interpretation services, job placement, follow-up services, advocacy that ensures deaf and hard of hearing individuals receive equal access to public and private employment services, and specialized employment services to assist them in becoming job-ready. Eligible applicants for DHH PY 25-26 SFP include public agencies or private non-profit organizations. Individuals are not eligible apply. Leveraged funds are not required for this project, but applicants are encouraged to maximize impact by leveraging other resources; These may include funds, human capital, and other resources from various sources, such as businesses, industry associations, labor organizations, and government programs. Leveraged funds and in-kind resources must be consistent with allowable project activities and may be used by the awardee. Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PT on May 27, 2025. An informational webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Pre-registration is recommended for all attendees. Please refer to the EDD's Workforce Development Solicitation for Proposals website link below for pre-register instructions: https://edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training/WDSFP_Workforce_Development_Solicitations_for_Proposals The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by May 9, 2024 at noon PT to WSBSFP2@edd.ca.gov. To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage.

Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by this funder. Requirements may still apply — confirm directly with Employment Development Department.

Award details

Applications close on May 27, 2025.

Categories

Workforce