The High Road Training Partnerships (HRTPs) 2025 Grant program program continues the agency’s commitment to increase access to existing High Road jobs for underserved populations and create pathways for incumbent workers seeking job growth with High Road employers. As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the HRTP model embodies the sector approach championed by the CWDB—industry partnerships that deliver job quality, economic equity for more workers, and climate resilience.
GRANT SNAPSHOT
Request for Applications
Award Announcements
Available Funding: $18,577,290.00
Amount Awarded: $18,577,290.00
Number of Grants Awarded: 7
Funding Source: General Fund (0001)
Start Date: 01/01/2026
End Date: 12/32/2027
All dates subject to change.
PHASE I - Questions and Answers
The Q&A documents served as a supplement to the RFA and were intended to clarify policy about the grant and application process.
Weekly Q&A – May 16, 2025
Weekly Q&A – May 9, 2025
Weekly Q&A – May 2, 2025
PHASE II - Questions and Answers
The Q&A documents served as a supplement to the RFA and were intended to clarify policy about the grant and application process.
Weekly Q&A – July 2, 2025
Weekly Q&A – June 27, 2025
Weekly Q&A – June 20, 2025
PROJECT TYPES
The High Road Training Partnerships 2025 Grant Program will fund in two stages of project readiness: Training Implementation and Expanding. Descriptions, funding award ranges, and duration of the two project types are listed below. Leveraged funds are required at a 1:1 ratio.
CALIFORNIA JOBS FIRST PRIORITY
The CWDB seeks to fund partnerships in high-demand industry sectors throughout the state. To ensure HRTP investments align with demand for good jobs, the CWDB has aligned its industry priorities for the HRTP 2025 grant with California Jobs First strategic sectors. Eligibility for HRTP 2025 is limited to projects focusing on one or more of the strategic industry sectors identified in California’s State Economic Blueprint and the thirteen California Jobs First Regional plans.
REQUIRED PARTNERS & MOU REQUIREMENTS
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FUNDING SOURCE INFORMATION
Funding for this program was designated to the CWDB in the 2024-2025 State Budget, which allocated up to $18,577,290 for the High Road Training Partnerships. Of the total funding available, a minimum of $4,327,290 is allocated for projects in the healthcare sector. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. The CWDB reserves the right to adjust the total number, duration, and amount of each grant award, including allocating additional funds above the requested amounts.
