Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development 2.5 Grant

The Social Entrepreneurs for Economic Development (SEED) 2.5 Grant, administered by the Employment Training Panel (ETP) and the Labor Workforce Development Agency, offers up to $1 million in funding from the California General Fund to support entrepreneurship among immigrants and Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals who face employment barriers. This grant aims to empower these groups by providing micro-grants, entrepreneurial training, and technical assistance to help them start or sustain small businesses in California that address social issues or fulfill community needs. The application window for SEED 2.5 is open from November 12, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. until November 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Interested applicants can find additional details and guidance documents on the ETP Grants homepage. For specific questions, applicants can use the submission form on the ETP site or email inquiries to connect@etp.ca.gov.