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Emergency Medical Services Technical Assistance (EMS TA) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP) for Program Year 2026 (PY 26-27)

Employment Development DepartmentCloses Oct 27, 2026(7 days left)Up to $1,500,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a California state grant for one organization to provide technical assistance to existing EMS Corps programs statewide, not to run your own program. Only nonprofits and public agencies with prior experience working with public health agencies should apply; for-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, are not eligible and should not bother.

Best for
Nonprofit organizations with EMS or public health experience, Community colleges and institutions of higher education, Labor organizations and workforce intermediaries, Community-based and adult education providers serving California
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations without capacity to deliver technical assistance across California
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training, workforce)
80
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (sustainability)
67
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
63
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 7 days
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments
Award range
Up to $1,500,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $1,500,000, and the total program funding is also $1,500,000, so a single award of up to $1.5 million is available. Funding is provided through reimbursements, and no matching funds are required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits and public agencies may apply, including community colleges, institutions of higher education, adult education providers, education and training providers, community-based organizations, labor organizations, and workforce intermediaries. Applicants need not be based in California but must demonstrate capacity to provide technical assistance there, and must show prior experience working with public health agencies.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply, and for-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are an eligible applicant type, as are community-based organizations and other education, training, labor, and workforce entities.

Summary

The EMS TA grant is designed to strengthen the quality, consistency, and sustainability of existing EMS Corps programs across California. The awardee must possess the capability to provide technical assistance such as operational support, on-the-ground project support, ongoing training, including technical assistance, and administrative support for program awardees under EMS Corps and Program gran

About this grant

The EMS TA grant is designed to strengthen the quality, consistency, and sustainability of existing EMS Corps programs across California. The awardee must possess the capability to provide technical assistance such as operational support, on-the-ground project support, ongoing training, including technical assistance, and administrative support for program awardees under EMS Corps and Program grants.

The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $1.5 million in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Governor’s Discretionary funds for the Emergency Medical Services Technical Assistance (EMS TA) Program Year 2026-27 (PY 26-27) Solicitation for Proposals (SFP). The EMS TA PY 26-27 grant supports the continued implementation, improvement, and long-term sustainability of established EMS Corps programs across California. The PY 26–27 grant is designed to strengthen existing programs by ensuring fidelity to the EMS Corps model, improving participant outcomes, and supporting consistent statewide quality. EMS Corps sites vary in their operational maturity, adherence to the EMS Corps model, and ability to deliver strong employment pathways for participants. Some programs demonstrate high alignment with the model and are positioned for continued investment, while others require deeper technical assistance due to inconsistent implementation, structural challenges, or limited job placement outcomes. Under this grant, the awarded TA provider will assess each EMS Corps site’s program fidelity, operational capacity, participant outcomes, and alignment with the local job market. This assessment will inform recommendations regarding which sites should receive additional funding for continued implementation and which require remediation or alternative support strategies. The TA provider will also deliver hands-on technical assistance, support federal compliance (including WIOA requirements), facilitate statewide coordination, strengthen partnerships with EMS and healthcare employers, and support each site’s efforts to provide high-quality training and employment opportunities for participants. Applicants must have the capacity, relationships, and expertise to deliver the necessary TA to PY 26-27 EMS Program grantees and coordinate COPs across the state. Applicants must demonstrate prior experience working with public health agencies, in line with the EMS Corps model. There are no required leveraged resources for this project. However, applicants are encouraged to leverage human capital and utilize other resources to maximize the project's success. Proposals will be accepted from Community Colleges, Institutions of Higher Education, Adult Education Providers, Education and Training Providers, Community-based Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations, Labor Organizations, and Workforce Intermediaries. Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. PT on October 27, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on September 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the following link by September 29, 2026 at 9 a.m. PT: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kovWpmB1Tniff1134w7lGw. The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by October 2, 2026, at noon PT to WSBSFP3@edd.ca.gov. To view the SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage.

Type: Grant Award: $1,500,000.00 Total available: $1,500,000.00 Matching funds: Not Required Funding method: Reimbursement(s) Funding source: Federal Deadline: 2026-10-27 23:59:00 (Pacific time) Award period: 03/01/27-03/01/29 Source: California Grants Portal record 191679 (Employment Development Department), published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency

Individuals are not eligible to apply. Applicants must reside in the US but do not need to reside in California; however, they must have demonstrated capacity to provide technical assistance in California.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Workforce
  • Health
  • Social services

Set-asides

  • Disadvantaged

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