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The Foundation for California Community Colleges, in
partnership with the California Workforce Development Board, is pleased to
announce the RFA release for up to $22.7M in available grant funding
through the AB 628 Breaking Barriers to Employment Initiative.
Overview: The purpose of the
initiative is to provide individuals with barriers to employment the
services they need to enter, participate in, and complete workforce
preparation, training, and education programs aligned with regional labor
market need through innovative approaches to addressing racial, ethnic, and
socioeconomic disparities.
Eligibility: Community-based
organizations and local workforce development boards are eligible as lead
applicants.
Where to Apply: Access the full solicitation
on the CWDB's Breaking Barriers webpage
and the online application through the Cal E-Grants website
under the Funding Opportunities tab. Applications are due Friday,
September 2, 2022.
Application Period Support:
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An Application Presentation recording
will be posted on the Breaking Barriers Initiative web page on Tuesday,
July 19th.
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Questions may be emailed to breakingbarriers@foundationccc.org.
All responses will be posted online weekly on the Breaking Barriers
Initiative web page.
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Multiple interactive office hours
sessions will be offered to support prospective applicants with RFA-related
questions. Registration is required (see links for each session
below).
Office Hours Session 1 (Small CBO Focus)
August 1, 2022 1:00PM-2:30PM
Registration
Office Hours Session 2
August 3, 2022 10:00AM-11:30AM
Registration
Office Hours Session 3
August 9, 2022 10:00AM-11:30AM
Registration
Office Hours Session 4
August 11, 2022 1:00PM-2:30PM
Registration
Sincerely,
The AB 628 Breaking Barriers Solicitation Team
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