High Road Training Partnership Fund Cycle 3
Over $7.7M in new funding to support high road workforce training across four priority areas.
Applications Open: September 28, 2026
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT
On September 28, Dalberg, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), issued a Request for Applications (RFA) and opened submissions for Cycle 3 of the High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) Fund. Marking the third major investment since the Fund’s inception in 2025, Cycle 3 introduces an infusion of over $7.7 million in new grant funding split across up to eight grants.
This funding opportunity invites qualified partnerships to apply for grants to develop and deliver industry-driven and worker-centered training programs in-line with HRTP principles. These HRTPs will provide training to underserved Los Angeles County residents, connect them to quality jobs, and advance systems change across industries
Funding Opportunities
Cycle 3 of the HRTP Fund braids together four distinct funding streams to tackle the region’s most urgent infrastructure, industry, and community needs. Applicants must choose one funding opportunity to apply for that is most relevant to their partnership, and only one application per partnership is permitted.
- Industries tied to the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (transportation, retail, hospitality, food services, arts, media, and entertainment); and
- Occupations that require and incorporate the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the RFA before completing an application.
Applicant Resources and Events
Information Session
Applicants are invited to attend the virtual informational webinar on October 1, 2026, at 1:00-2:00 PM Pacific Time.Through this webinar, Dalberg and DEO will summarize key requirements included in the RFA and collect questions from interested applicants. Applicants can register for the Zoom webinar via this link.
Slides and a recording of the information session will be posted on this site following the webinar.
- Watch Recording (Will be available after October 1)
- Download Slides (Will be available after October 1)
FAQs
Dalberg and DEO will answer two rounds of written questions. To submit questions, write to HRTP@dalberg.com with the subject line “HRTP Cycle 3 Fund – Questions”. All questions will be compiled and answered (without identifying the inquiring applicant) in two FAQ documents released on this website.
| Written Questions Due | Round 1: October 2, 2026 Round 2: October 16, 2026 |
| Questions and Answers Released via Addendum | Round 1: October 9, 2026 Round 2: October 23, 2026 |
Note: No questions related to this RFA should be directed to any other Dalberg or DEO points of contact, as they will not be able to answer any questions about this funding opportunity.
Summary of Application Documents and Resources
Applicants should review the documents below to complete an application.