At a glance
Workforce Accelerator Fund 14 is a California state competitive grant from Workforce Development Board for the disadvantaged communities; education; employment, labor & training; science, technology, and research & development sector. Funding: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.. Eligible applicants: Business; Nonprofit; Public Agency. The application deadline is August 27, 2026. Apply via the official listing at cwdb.ca.gov.
- Amount
- Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Deadline
- Aug 27, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
The CWDB seeks to fund two or more partnerships that will develop a scalable, replicable career pathway program focused on the Quantum or Fusion sectors. Funded projects will integrate multiple on- and off-ramps for participants from the K-12 system through the community college and four-year university systems. The intent of Accelerator 14 is to support the development of programs that offer: -Establish industry-recognized credentials that will prepare jobseekers for quality jobs in the Quantum or Fusion sectors; particularly short-term credentials that can be attained in approximately eight to thirteen weeks.-Train and place participants into jobs in Quantum, Fusion, and/or adjacent occupations within the Quantum or Fusion supply chains that do not require a four-year degree.-Provide career education, exploration, and introductory technical education at the High School and Community College levels.-Offer guidance and support to students seeking to enter a four-year degree program focused on Quantum, Fusion, or a related field.-Conduct outreach, recruitment, and supportive services for jobseekers facing barriers to employment. The CWDB will consider applications for both participant serving (Innovation Impact), and non-participant serving projects (Planning and Development).
Who can apply
Business; Nonprofit; Public Agency
How to apply
Apply through the California Grants Portal listing; follow the submission instructions on the official page.
Apply at official source