From the State
California awards $80 million to drive economic growth and spur job creation across the state
Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across eighteen counties California, supporting jobs and driving economic growth.
California awards $80 million to drive economic growth and spur job creation across the state
Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across eighteen counties California, supporting jobs and driving economic growth.
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As part of California Jobs First, the state is awarding $15 million through the Regional Investment Initiative to support California Native American tribal partners in creating jobs and developing high-paying and fulfilling careers.SACRAMENTO —...
Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government
The U.S. EDA formally accepted all 13 Jobs First regional plans as CEDS, allowing communities to accelerate economic investment.
California announces statewide plan for economic growth
Los Angeles, California – Governor Newsom today released the new California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, a statewide plan built with input from 13 regional plans to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation…
In the Headlines
Merced AgTech Alliance awarded $9.2M to support projects at UC Merced and Merced College
ABC30 Fresno | Sept. 19, 2025
Space Vandenberg Unveiled as Regional Effort Gets Boost From State Grant
Noozhawk | Sept. 12, 2025
‘Space Vandenberg’ launches new era of student opportunity, workforce growth
Santa Maria Times | Sept. 12, 2025
MBEP, Monterey Bay Tech Hub awarded $7.5M to build flight corridor
Santa Cruz Sentinel | Sept. 6, 2025
Chico State plans implementation of $1.2M grant to support rural farmers, create new jobs
KRCR | Sept. 5, 2025
Funding through Jobs First supports BEAM initiatives
Riverbank News | Sept. 3, 2025
Success Stories
La Colmena celebrates its grand opening
What began as a grassroots vision has since blossomed into a symbol of community-driven development in Santa Ana…
Yreka’s Carnegie Library Rehabilitation
In April 2024, the Siskiyou Economic Development Council held a historic groundbreaking event…
Certification of Regional Plans as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
As of April 2025, all 13 Jobs First regional plans have been formally…