Golden State Pathways Program Grantee Resources
The purpose of this resource page is to provide general information and materials for Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) grantees.Planning Grant Resources
Forms and Files
Appendix A: GSPP Budget Categories and Descriptions (DOCX)
GSPP Contact Update Form (PDF)
GSPP Expenditure Guidelines (DOCX)
Implementation Funds for Former Planning Pathways
The timeline regarding the grant period and grant award notices have been updated from the Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) request for applications.
GSPP grant funds must only be spent to develop, expand, or improve high-quality college and career pathway opportunities. GSPP funds must be used in accordance with California Education Code (EC) sections 53020–53025. GSPP funds shall not supplant other funds expended for educational services and activities.
| Month | 2026-27 Fiscal Timeline |
|---|---|
July 1, 2026 |
Implementation Grant Period Begins |
July 2026 |
Implementation Grant Award Notification are emailed to the local education agency Superintendent/Director. Documents must be digitally signed and emailed back to the California Department of Education (CDE) within 10 days of receipt of the GAN. |
August 31, 2026 |
Planning Grant End-of-Project Report: Complete, digitally sign, and email the End-of-Project report and signature page to the CDE. |
August - September 2026 |
Initial Implementation Grant Payment Distributed: 85 percent of the grant amount upon CDE approval of budget update. Grantees must have an approved budget prior to the payment being processed. |
October 30, 2026 |
Grant recipients shall annually collect and submit data, disaggregated by pupil subgroup, on the outcome of measures identified in the California EC Section 53024 (c). The report is due October 30, 2026. |
| Month | Important Future Dates |
|---|---|
Winter 2027-28 |
Final Implementation Grant Payment Distributed: 15 percent of the grant amount. Grant recipients must complete data reporting requirements to be eligible for payment. |
June 30, 2029 |
Implementation Grant Ends: All funds must be expended by June 30, 2029. |
Implementation Grant Resources
Forms and Files
Appendix A: GSPP Budget Categories and Descriptions (DOCX)
GSPP Contact Update Form (PDF)
GSPP Expenditure Guidelines (DOCX)
Implementation Grant Fiscal Timeline
The timeline regarding the grant period and grant award notices have been updated from the Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) request for applications.
GSPP grant funds must only be spent to develop, expand, or improve high-quality college and career pathway opportunities. GSPP funds must be used in accordance with California EC sections 53020–53025. GSPP funds shall not supplant other funds expended for educational services and activities.
| Month | 2026-27 Fiscal Timeline |
|---|---|
April 2, 2024 |
Implementation Grant Period Begins |
August 31, 2026 |
Annual Expenditure Report: Complete and submit an Annual Expenditure Report in the Program Grant Management System (PGMS) NextGen. |
Fall 2026 |
Final Payment (Contingent upon submission of May 2026 Data Reporting): Final payment of 15 percent of the grant amount. Grantees that submit their data by the due date can anticipate their final payment being processed by the end of the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year. |
October 30, 2026 |
Grant recipients shall annually collect and submit data, disaggregated by pupil subgroup, on the outcome measures identified in the California EC Section 53024 (c). The report is due by October 30, 2026. |
| Month | Important Future Dates |
|---|---|
June 30, 2029 |
End of Implementation Grant Submissions: An implementation grantee must submit an End-of-Project Report. |
June 30, 2029 |
Implementation Grant Period Ends: All funds must be expended by June 30, 2029. |
Consortium Grant Resources
Forms and Files
Appendix A: GSPP Budget Categories and Descriptions (DOCX)
GSPP Contact Update Form (PDF)
GSPP Expenditure Guidelines (DOCX)
Consortium Participating Agencies Identification Form (XLSX)
Consortium Grant Fiscal Timeline
The timeline regarding the grant period and grant award notices have been updated from the Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) request for applications.
GSPP grant funds must only be spent to develop, expand, or improve high-quality college and career pathway opportunities. GSPP funds must be used in accordance with California Education Code (EC) sections 53020–53025. GSPP funds shall not supplant other funds expended for educational services and activities.
| Month | 2026-27 Fiscal Timeline |
|---|---|
April 2, 2024 |
Consortium Grant Period Begins |
August 31, 2026 |
Annual Expenditure Report: Complete and submit an Annual Expenditure Report in PGMS NextGen. |
Fall 2026 |
Final Payment (Contingent upon submission of May 2026 Data Reporting): Final payment of 15 percent of the grant amount. Grantees that submit their data by the due date can anticipate their final payment being processed by the end of the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year. |
October 30, 2026 |
Grant recipients shall annually collect and submit data, disaggregated by pupil subgroup, on the outcome measures identified in the California EC Section 53024 (c). The report is due by October 30, 2026. |
| Month | Important Future Dates |
|---|---|
June 30, 2029 |
End of Consortium Grant Submissions: A consortium grantee must submit an End-of-Project Report. |
June 30, 2029 |
Consortium Grant Ends: All funds must be expended by June 30, 2029. |