Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 3 (SEED 3) Grant

Status:   Open 

Opportunity Type: Grant

Application Window: January 26, 2026 at 8:00am – February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm

Purpose:
The Employment Training Panel and the Labor Workforce Development Agency is excited to announce the availability of up to $6,750,000 in California General Fund dollars for the New Grant Funding Opportunity – Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) 3 Grant. The purpose of SEED 3 is to support the entrepreneurship of immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals who face significant employment barriers. The SEED 3 grant will provide micro-grants, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to SEED target populations to support them in starting or maintaining a small business in California aimed at addressing a social problem or meeting a community need.

Questions?
If you are interested in this exciting funding opportunity, and would like further information, please review the documents linked on this page. Any additional Grant related questions can be sent to ETP using the submissions form on the ETP Grants homepage or to connect@etp.ca.gov.