Golden State Pathways Program Planning and Implementation Grant

Funding Description

The Golden State Pathways Program Planning and Implementation Grant is to provide local educational agencies with the resources to promote pathways in high-wage, high-skill, high-growth areas, including technology, health care, education, and climate-related fields. The program serves students enrolled in career pathways by providing more access to postsecondary education opportunities, workforce training opportunities, and gainful employment in industries that align with market needs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	An applicant must be a school district, charter school, county office of education, or regional occupational center or program operated by a joint powers authority or county office of education. California Education Code Section 53022 (b).
Other Eligibility Considerations	Please refer to the Request for Applications for the full list of eligibility criteria.
Eligible Grade Level(s)	9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	California Education Code Sections 53020-53025.
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2023-24
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	6383 / 8590
Total Available	$425,000,000
Recipient Amount	$200,000-$500,000
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Planning Grants: $200,000 Implementation Grants: $500,000

Important Dates

Date Application Available	January 29, 2024
Due Date	March 19, 2024
Expected Notification Date	May 31, 2024

Additional Information

Application	GSPP Planning and Implementation Grant RFA [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/gspppi23rfa.asp]
Background	Golden State Pathways Program [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/gspp.asp]
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	Michelle Triplett, GSPP@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Cindy Rose, GSPP@cde.ca.gov
Division	Career & College Transition Division