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Mandate Block Grant

Mandate Block Grant program detailed funding information.

The 2026–27 web-based application for the Mandate Block Grant is now available to county offices of education, school districts and charter schools that elect to participate. Applications must be submitted by August 30, 2026 using the Mandate Block Grant Application.

Funding

Fiscal Year 2026–27

Mandate Block Grant 2026 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Mandate Block Grant 2026 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2025–26

Mandate Block Grant 2025 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Mandate Block Grant 2025 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2024–25

Mandate Block Grant 2024 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Mandate Block Grant 2024 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2023–24

Mandate Block Grant 2023 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Mandate Block Grant 2023 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Fiscal Year 2022–23

Mandate Block Grant 2022 Funding Profile - Program Description and Funding
Mandate Block Grant 2022 Funding Results - Entitlements, Apportionments and Letters

Other Fiscal Information

List of Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) Participation Status

2026–27 LEA Participation Status
2025–26 LEA Participation Status
2024–25 LEA Participation Status
2023–24 LEA Participation Status
2022–23 LEA Participation Status

Request for Application/Letter of Intent

2026–27 Mandate Block Grant Letter Requesting Funding/Request for Application
2025–26 Mandate Block Grant Letter Requesting Funding/Request for Application

2024–25 Mandate Block Grant Letter Requesting Funding/Request for Application

2023–24 Mandate Block Grant Letter Requesting Funding/Request for Application
2022–23 Mandate Block Grant Letter Requesting Funding/Request for Application

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Mandate Block Grant Program

Suspended Mandates

2026–27 Department of Finance Notification of Suspended Mandates as of 30-Jun-2026

2025–26 Department of Finance Notification of Suspended Mandates as of 08-Jul-2025

2024–25 Department of Finance Notification of Suspended Mandates as of 15-Jul-2024

2023-24 Department of Finance Notification of Suspended Mandates as of 03-Jul-2023

2022–23 Department of Finance Notification of Suspended Mandates as of 07-Jul-2022

Mandated Activities Links

Commission on State Mandate External link opens in new window or tab.
State Controller's Office External link opens in new window or tab.

Legal References

Government Code sections 17575–17581.7 External link opens in new window or tab.

2026 Budget Act Item 6100-296-001 External link opens in new window or tab.

Questions:   Categorical Allocations and Audit Resolution Office | mandate@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Monday, August 03, 2026
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