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Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals (SFP)

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:

Industries with a Statewide Need
On November 4, 2009, the Employment Development Department, in coordination with the California Workforce Investment Board, on behalf of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, announced the availability of up to $10.4 million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), Workforce Investment Act, Governor’s Discretionary 15 Percent funds to expand job training through a Solicitation for Proposals (SFP). Projects will focus training and job placement entrants in industries that are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers.

Proposals will be accepted from public, private non-profit, and private for-profit organizations, local Workforce Investment Boards, education and training providers and faith-based and community based organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. See additional eligibility restrictions and requirements in the SFP. Proposal applications must be received NO later than December 8, 2009, before 3:00 p.m. For more information please refer to the SFP.

Inactive Solicitations for Proposals:

California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program 2009/10–American Recovery and Reinvestment Act WIA/SEP and AB 118 Funds
In a press release dated October 2, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 34 organizations as a result of the California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program Solicitation for Proposal released on August 6, 2009. This program combines funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for the State Energy Program (SEP), the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program established by AB 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Governor’s Discretionary funds, and private and local funds to create what’s believed to be the nation’s largest green job workforce development program. Links to the press release and award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Construction Talent Transfer Solicitation for Proposal – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
In a Press Release dated July 1, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced additional funding for 6 agencies as a result of the Construction Talent Transfer Solicitation for Proposals released March 20, 2008. The press release, award list and project summaries can be viewed by selecting the links below. All decisions are final.

Governor's Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Initiative 2008/09 – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
In a Press Release dated July 1, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 3 agencies as a result of the CalGRIP solicitation for proposal released October 10, 2008. The press release, award list and project summaries can be viewed by selecting the links below. All decisions are final.

California Green Jobs Corps
In a press release dated June 29, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 11 organizations as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Workforce Investment Act, California Green Jobs Corps 2008/2009 Initiative solicitation for proposals released May 1, 2009.  Links to the press release, award list and project summaries are provided below.  All decisions are final.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
On June 18, 2009, grants were awarded to four organizations as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Solicitation for Proposals released April 1, 2009. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.

Campesino de California Program
On May 27, 2009, the Employment Development Department awarded a grant to one organization as a result of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Campesino de California Program, Solicitation for Proposal released April 1, 2009. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. Funding decisions are final.

Governor's Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (CalGRIP) Initiative 2008/09
In a news release dated January 30, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 11 agencies as a result of the CalGRIP solicitation for proposal released October 10, 2008. Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.


Veterans Employment-Related Assistance Program (VEAP)
In a news release dated December 12, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to six additional organizations as a result of the VEAP solicitation for proposals released September 23, 2008.  Links to the news release, award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final. Employment Training Network
On September 22, 2008, the Employment Development Department awarded one grant to one organization as a result of, a Solicitation for Proposals released July 31, 2008, utilizing both Workforce Investment Act and Wagner Peyser funds to continue the operation of the Employment Training Network. A link to the award list and project summary is provided below. All decisions are final. Campesino de California Program
On July 9, 2008, 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 May 21, 2008. Links to the award list and project summaries are provided below. All decisions are final.
Construction Talent Transfer Solicitation for Proposal
In a news release dated May 29, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced grant awards to 9 agencies as a result of the Construction Talent Transfer Solicitation for Proposals released March 20, 2008. The press release, award list and project summaries can be viewed by selecting the links below. All decisions are final.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor's Discretionary 15 Percent 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.
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.

Serving Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers
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.

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.