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California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant 2020-21


Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.

The California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) is a state education, economic, and workforce development initiative with the goal of providing pupils in kindergarten through grades twelve, inclusive, with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to employment and postsecondary education.

Program Questions: Colby Franklin, email: cfranklin@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-5050

Downloading Questions: Career Technical Education Leadership Office, email: CTEIncentive@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-5050

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Request for New Applications Instructions (DOCX)

CTEIG online application instructions, requirements, and eligibility for applicants.
Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) Application California Department of Education online application to be completed by local educational agencies.
Attachment I: High-Quality CTE Program Evaluation & Plan (PDF) CTEIG High Quality Evaluation and Plan Form.
Attachment II: CTEIG Budget Narrative (XLSX) CTEIG Budget Narrative Worksheet.
Attachment III: 3-Year Budget (PDF) CTEIG 3-Year Budget Form.
Attachment IV: 12 Essential Elements [Note: Link Removed; Attachment IV link is no longer valid] 12 Essential Elements of a High-Quality Career and College Pathway
ExFiles Upload Procedures 2020-21 RFA [Note: Link Removed; ExFiles link is no longer valid] Directions for Submitting Application
Frequently Asked Questions[Note: Link Removed; Frequently Asked Questions link is no longer valid] Questions and answers on the CTEIG application process.
California Education Code Section 53070-53076.4 External link opens in new window or tab. State legislation created to fund the CTEIG.

Last Reviewed: Friday, July 11, 2025
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