Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals
The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Workforce
Investment Board periodically issues solicitations for proposals (SFP). This Web page contains
current solicitations with instructions and application forms and inactive solicitations with
news releases and award lists.
Current Solicitations for Proposals:
Workforce Investment Act Funds–Construction Talent Transfer SFP
On March 20, 2008, the EDD announced the availability of up to $4.5 million in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds for the Construction Talent Transfer SFP to assist workers laid off from residential construction into jobs requiring similar skills in public works and commercial construction. The SFP is open to public, private non-private and private for-profit organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Proposal applications must be received NO later than Monday, April 21, 2008 by 3 p.m. For more information, please refer to the Proposal Instructions.
There will be no bidders conferences related to this SFP, however, questions will be accepted until April 7, 2008, via e-mail at WIASFP@edd.ca.gov.
Inactive Solicitations for Proposals:
Workforce Investment Act Funds – Governor’s Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Initiative – In a press release on March 3, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 19 agencies as a result of the CalGRIP solicitation for proposals released November 16, 2007. Links to the press release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.
Workforce Investment Act Funds – Veterans Employment Related Assistance Program (VEAP) -In a press release on February 12, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced awards to 12 organizations as a result of the WIA VEAP Solicitation for Proposals released October 18, 2007. Links to the press release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.
Wagner-Peyser Act Funds – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services – On November 30, 2007, grants were awarded to four organizations as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Solicitation for Proposals released October 9, 2007. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.
Wagner-Peyser Act Funds – Campesino de California Program - On October 18, 2007, the Employment Development Department awarded one grant to one organization as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Campesino de California Program, Solicitation for Proposals released September 7, 2007. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.
Workforce Investment Act Funds (WIA) – At-Risk Youth – In a news release on July 6, 2007, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced awards to two organizations as a result of the WIA At-Risk Youth Solicitation for Proposals released January 29, 2007. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.
Workforce Investment Act Funds – Pre-Vocational Training – In a news release on April 4, 2007, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced awards to three organizations as a result of the WIA Pre-Vocational Training Solicitation For Proposals dated November 1, 2006. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.
Workforce Investment Act Governor’s Discretionary 15 Percent 2006 Funds
In a news release on January 25, 2007, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced awards to 26 organizations as a result of the Workforce Investment Act Governor’s Discretionary 15 Percent Solicitation For Proposals (SFP) dated September 8, 2006. The awards are in three categories detailed in the news release. All decisions are final. Although the solicitation is closed, a link to the SFP is provided below for background information.
Workforce Investment Act Funds – Veterans Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP)
In a news release on January 25, 2007, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced awards to ten organizations as a result of the Workforce Investment Act VEAP Solicitation For Proposals (SFP) dated September 8, 2006. All decisions are final. Although the solicitation is closed, a link to the SFP is provided below for background information.
Rural Nursing Clinical Simulation Center Grants
June 28 and 29, 2006, the Employment Development Department awarded $722,319 to three organizations under the Rural Nursing Clinical Simulation Center Grant solicitation. The award list and background information are listed below.
Workforce Investment Act Funds - Serving Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers SFP
On June 20, 2006, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary Bradshaw approved $1.2 million in grants to three organizations as a result of the Serving Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker Solicitation for Proposals (SFP). The solicitation is closed, however a link to the SFP is provided below for background information.
Workforce Investment Act Funds - Recently Separated Veterans
In a news release on May 19, 2006, the California Labor Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced the award of $2 million in Workforce Investments Act funds to five organizations as a result of the Recently Separated Veterans Solicitation for Proposals. Although the solicitation is closed, a link to the SFP is provided below for background information.
Workforce Investment Act Funds
In a news release on December 22, 2005, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced awards to thirty-two organizations as a result of the
Workforce Investment Act Funds Solicitation For Proposals (SFP) dated August 8, 2005.
The awards are in four categories detailed in the news release. All decisions are final.
Although the solicitation is closed, a link to the SFP is provided below for background
information.
Los Angeles County Foster Youth Demonstration Project SFP
On March 30, 2005, a grant was awarded to the Foothill Workforce Investment Board (WIB).
The consortium of the Foothill WIB and Community Build, Inc. will conduct the Foster Youth
Demonstration Project in two communities in Los Angeles County. Although bidding for this
solicitation is now closed, a link to the Solicitation for Proposals is provided below,
for background information.
Workforce Investment Act Veterans' Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP)
In a press release dated March 3, 2005, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Secretary Victoria Bradshaw announced awards to twelve organizations as a result of the VEAP SFP
issued on November 19, 2004. All decisions are final. Due to the volume of proposals received by
the Workforce Development Branch, we will be unable to provide individual feedback related to
the selection process. Although this solicitation is now closed, a link to the SFP is provided
below for background information.
Governor's Discretionary Funds
In a press release on March 18, 2005, the Governor announced 18 awardees within the "Industries
With a Statewide Need - Nurses and Other Health Related Industries" category. In a subsequent
news release dated March 22, 2005, the Governor announced 13 awardees within the "Growth
Industries and Removing Barriers" categories as described in the SFP. The press releases
and award lists may be viewed by selecting the links below. Although this solicitation is
now closed, a link to the SFP is provided below for background information.
LWIA Demonstration Grants
On July 15, 2004, grants were awarded to ten local workforce investment areas to build
and/or strengthen partnerships with organizations providing services to people with visual
or hearing disabilities.
Nurse Workforce Initiative
On September 29, 2002, grants were awarded to 13 partnerships that will conduct Nurse Workforce
Initiative projects throughout California. Links to the press release and the project summaries
are below. Although bidding for this solicitation is now closed, a link to the Solicitation for
Proposals is provided for background information.
California Community and Faith-Based Initiative
On April 4, 2002, grants were awarded to support 20 new and 20 ongoing and established
Community and Faith-Based Initiative programs throughout the State.
Faith-Based Initiative
On February 26, 2001, 20 grants were awarded for faith-based organizations throughout
California.
Caregiver Training Initiative
On January 31, 2001, 12 grants totaling $25 million were awarded to train caregivers
and healthcare professionals.
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