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EmployABILITY Business Grant Resources

This page has helpful resources for the owners of small- and medium-sized businesses looking for more information on the EmployABILITY Business Grant and related initiatives.

EmployABILITY Business Grant Applications

EmployABILITY Business Grant Application

Download and review the EmployABILITY Business Grant application. 

EmployABILITY Business Grant Application in Spanish

EmployABILITY Business Grant

Sample Application

Download and review the EmployABILITY Business Grant sample application to get an idea of what information to include in your application. 

EmployABILITY Business Grant Application in Armenian

EmployABILITY Business Grant Application in Tagalog

Application Resources

EmployABILITY Business Grant

FAQs

​Owners of small- or medium-sized businesses based in California can apply.

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Visit our FAQs for more information.

Workplace Accessibility Guide

Creating more accessible spaces for workers with disabilities is a great way to use EmployABILITY Business Grant funds.

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View ways to make your workplace more accessible at the Job Accommodation 

Network website.

Business Size Guide

​Owners of small- or medium-sized businesses based in California can apply for the EmployABILITY Business Grant.

 

View this guide to see if your company is eligible.

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

EARN offers information and resources to help organizations of all sizes recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; build inclusive workplace cultures; and meet diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) goals.

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Visit the EARN website to learn more.

Demand Side Employment Initiative Information

California Department of Rehabilitation

The EmployABILITY Business Grant is provided by the California Department of Rehabilitation, which works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

Earn & Learn:

Ready, Willing and ABLE

This apprenticeship program helps Californians with disabilities find on-the-job training opportunities for careers in the health care industry.

Earn & Learn: 

(Neuro)diversity in Insurance

This program connects neurodistinct individuals with employers in the insurance industry, offering training for both companies and individuals.

DOR Employer Services

The California Department of Rehabilitation provides valuable services for employers looking to diversify their hiring practices. These services, including inclusive hiring training, come at no cost to the employer.

Demand Side Employment Initiative

The EmployABILITY Business Grant is a part of the Demand Side Employment Initiative, an employer incentive program to encourage businesses to expand by hiring people with disabilities.

Contact Us

Contact Us with Questions

If you have questions regarding DSEI or the

EmployABILITY Business Grant, contact 

DSEI@dor.ca.gov.

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