Funding Description
The purpose of the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) is to provide in-depth supports for administrators and other school leaders.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations
|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
The California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) invite the current 21CSLA Center and Regional Academies to apply for a grant to organize and offer high-quality professional learning, coaching, and mentoring for central office leaders, principals, and other schools leaders, including teacher leaders, involved in school improvement efforts. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
For additional eligibility criteria, please refer to the Request for Applications. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Not applicable
|
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Budget Act 26, Item 6100-195-0890 Schedule 3 |
| Source / Type |
Federal / Grant
|
| State Fiscal Year |
2026-27
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
4037 / 8290
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| Total Available |
$12,828,000
|
| Recipient Amount |
One grant award for a minimum of $2,000,000 and up to seven grant awards for a minimum of $1,000,000
|
| Match Requirement |
No
|
| Allocation Formula |
21CSLA Center grant recipient will be awarded a minimum of $2,000,000 per fiscal year. Regional Academy grant recipients will be awarded a minimum of $1,000,000 per fiscal year.
|
Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
May 13, 2026
|
| Due Date |
June 24, 2026
|
| Expected Notification Date |
September 3, 2026
|
Additional Information
Contacts
| Program |
Jeffrey Franey, 916-327-4770, 21CSLA@cde.ca.gov
|
| Fiscal |
Mosetta Peppers, 916-327-4407, 21CSLA@cde.ca.gov
|
| Division |
Professional Learning Support Division, 916-445-7331
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Last Modified:
May 21, 2026
