LA County DEO has reopened the HRTP Fund Request for Applications (RFA) specifically for Digital Navigators Program applications! The application period for the Digital Navigators program is from August 4^th until Aug 29^th at 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

In April 2025, Dalberg Consulting U.S., LLC, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to fund High Road Training Partnerships (HRTPs) aligned with regional workforce and equity priorities, with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Care First Community Investment (CFCI). 

One earmarked area of investment included the launch of a Digital Navigators program. However, following the review of submitted proposals, no applicants proposing Digital Navigators programs met the full eligibility criteria of the HRTP Fund and the specific Digital Navigators program requirements. As a result, Dalberg Consulting U.S., LLC is reissuing this RFA on behalf of DEO to specifically solicit proposals for a Digital Navigators focused HRTP, with up to $1 million in available funding for one selected program. 

DEO has reopened the HRTP Fund RFA to award one grant for a Digital Navigators focused HRTP. Applications are due August 29th, 2025 5:00 PM Pacific Time and grantees will be announced in early October 2025.

All previous applicants to the HRTP Fund are welcome to reapply for the Digital Navigators program and may modify their existing applications in the application portal once the application period begins. 

About the Digital Navigators program

Digital Navigators programs aim to close the digital divide and create equitable access to broadband, digital tools, and career pathways in technology. Digital Navigators programs must provide tailored instruction and on-the-job training to help residents from historically underserved communities build digital skills, access technology career pathways, and contribute directly to expand digital equity across LA County. 

To be eligible for funding, all Digital Navigators programs proposals must meet all HRTP Fund eligibility requirements and address the following three requirements: 

1. Equip talent with technology skills and industry-recognized credentials. Train participants in in-demand digital skills and support them in earning recognized credentials. Some examples include: 
   • CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+, CYSA+, or Cisco certifications 
   • GIS, IT support, broadband infrastructure, or cybersecurity coursework 
   • Digital literacy training, including computing, online safety, and productivity tools 
2. Provide on-the-job training to individuals to serve as Digital Navigators, who support or serve communities with limited technological access with accessing critical digital resources, using digital devices, developing digital skills, and completing digital projects. Examples include:
   • Deploying participants to deliver technology and digital literacy assistance to community members 
   • Completing digital projects or externships for private companies, public agencies, or nonprofits, with a particular focus on communities with low broadband connectivity and technological access  
3. Provide pathways into High Road technology jobs in the public, private, or social sectors. Establish clear transitions into jobs in technology roles that offer living wages, benefits, job stability, and advancement potential. Examples include: 
   • Explicit employer commitments to interview and hire graduates in technology roles 

Application Period: August 4^th – August 29^th

Applications for the Digital Navigator program opened on August 4^th  and will close on August 29^th, 11:59 pm PT. Applicants are encouraged to prepare application materials, adhering to the requirements listed in the Digital Navigators RFA Rider and the  RFA.

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Applicant Resources & Events

Guiding Documents

All applicants should plan to carefully review the HRTP Fund RFA Digital Navigators Rider and FAQ as well as the general HRTP Fund RFA and FAQs.

In addition, please also review the documents from April 2025 HRTP RFA application period as the requirements are the same.

Information Sessions

Information sessions were held in each Supervisorial District and virtually during the week of April 14 to provide applicants additional opportunities to learn about the HRTP Fund, eligibility, and the application process.

Slides and recordings from information sessions are now available on this site. All recordings have closed captioning and transcription options available on the video player. All information sessions cover the same content and are not specific to Digital Navigators programs.

Monday, April 14	9:30 AM – 11:30 AM	DEO Headquarters, 510 S Vermont Ave (Supervisorial District 2)	Watch recording
Tuesday, April 15	9:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Rio Hondo Comprehensive AJCC (Supervisorial District 4)	Watch recording
Tuesday, April 15	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Pomona Valley Comprehensive AJCC (Supervisorial District 1)	Watch recording
Wednesday, April 16	11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Palmdale AJCC (Supervisorial District 5)	Watch recording
Wednesday, April 16	4:30 PM – 6:30 PM	Rancho Dominguez AJCC (Supervisorial District 2)	Watch recording
Thursday, April 17	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Northeast San Fernando Valley WorkSource Center/AJCC (Supervisorial District 3)	Watch recording
Friday, April 18	11:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Virtual – only on Zoom	Watch recording

Virtual Office Hours

The UCLA Labor Center hosted virtual office hours to provide general guidance on the HRTP framework and its key components and goals. Questions raised in the virtual office hours were included in the weekly FAQs (versions April 30th and May 7th) uploaded to this site. 

Recordings of the office hours can be viewed below.

Tuesday, April 22	3:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Systems Change, Theory of Change, and Logic Model	Watch recording Slides: View
Thursday, April 24	3:00 PM – 4:00 PM	HRTP Core Components: Strong Partnerships, Worker-Centered, Industry-Driven, Training Solutions	Watch recording Slides: View
Monday, April 28	3:00 PM – 4:00 PM	Training Model and Supportive Services	Watch recording Slides: View
Friday, May 2	12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Goals—Equity, Economic Resilience, Climate Resilience, Job Quality	Watch recording Slides: View

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Questions and Ongoing FAQs

Applicants are encouraged to submit questions to HRTP@dalberg.com in order to be included in the FAQ. All questions submitted by Monday, August 11th before 3:00 PM Pacific Time will be included in the final FAQs document published on Monday, August 18^th.