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California state funding opportunity

English Language Learner (ELL)Integrated Education and Training (IET) Fund Technical Assistance (TA) and Developmental Evaluation (DE) Program Year 2022-23 (PY 22-23)

Employment Development Department

  • Portal ID49676
  • StatusClosed
0 days — this opportunity has closed Mon, December 11, 2023
PostedNov 2, 2023 ClosesDec 11, 2023
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$1M Est. available funding
$1,000,000 Award amount
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Program summary

Synopsis

The ELL IET Fund TA DE awardee will be responsible for providing meaningful TA and evaluation to ELL IET Fund PY 22-23 program awardees as they design, develop, and implement projects that expand IET course offerings across the state and accelerate employment and re-employment strategies for English Language Learners; and for conducting an evaluation that summarizes lessons learned and makes recommendations for future projects.

The ELL IET Fund TA DE PY 22-23 grant aims to increase equity and improve outcomes for ELLs facing significant barriers to employment and education by providing necessary guidance and support to program awardees in their development of successful ELL IET programs.  Applicants are expected to base their overall approach on the Integrated Education and Training (IET) model and advance the work being done in this space. Accordingly, the ELL IET Fund TA and Evaluation PY 22-23 grant will fund the assessment, analysis, and improvement of those service delivery approaches currently associated with the IET models being utilized by the funded programs.  The TA awardee will work in close coordination with (1) ELL IET Fund PY 22-23 program awardees, (2) EDD project managers, and (3) all other relevant stakeholders to conduct ongoing TA and evaluation and to complete a final evaluation report. In collaboration with workforce and education partners, project stakeholders, and with oversight from the EDD, the TA DE awardee will be responsible for creating and sustaining a larger collaborative community centered upon the IET model and the goals and objectives of this specific ELL IET program. This includes facilitating connectivity among program awardees, assistance with coordinating local and regional connectivity to develop grantee networks, developing successful strategies, sharing best practices, and identifying and addressing challenges as they occur throughout the life of the grant. Program outputs, including progress and analytical reports, will inform adaptations, shifts, and recommendations to the work as new lessons emerge to support real-time feedback and learning.  The awardee will also work in collaboration with the EDD to facilitate targeted connectivity with other programs funded by the EDD and other state partners that are serving English learner populations, including, but not limited to programs aimed at serving refugees, immigrants, and migrant/seasonal farmworkers.  Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. December 11, 2023. An informational webinar will be held on November 16, 2023, at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required. For registration information, follow the preregistration hyperlink on the EDD’s Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals landing page under the ELL IET TA and Evaluation SFP by November 16, 2023, by 9.a.m.  The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by November 22, 2023, at noon to WSBSFP1@edd.ca.gov. To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals.

Timeline

Key dates

  • November 2, 2023
    Opportunity posted to California Grants Portal
  • December 11, 2023
    Applications close
  • 01/01/24
    Expected award date

Who may apply

Eligibility

Eligible applicant types as published by the awarding agency:

  • Business
  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
Additional info on eligibility
Applicants for the ELL IET Fund TA DE must be organizations with the capacity, relationships, and expertise to deliver the necessary TA services statewide. Proposals will be accepted from non-profit organizations, labor organizations, community colleges, adult education providers, workforce boards, and education and training providers. Applicants may collaborate with partners or form a team to provide the full scope of TA DE services.
Geography
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Awarding agency

Additional information

Agency name
Employment Development Department
Full announcement
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Grantor contact
Brandon Raveling
1-916-891-9189
brandon.raveling@edd.ca.gov

Funding

Funding source

Source
State
Funding method
Reimbursement(s)
Notes
Funds were appropriated by Senate Bill (SB 178) , the 2022 State Fiscal Year budget, for English Language Learner Integrated Education and Training Fund.

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