Consolidated Application
A two-part application and reporting process for multiple state and federal, formula-driven, categorical program funds submitted by county offices, school districts, and direct-funded charter schools.ConApp | CARS | Request for Applications | FAQ
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The Consolidated Application (ConApp) is used by the California Department of Education (CDE) to distribute categorical funds from various state and federal programs to county offices, school districts, and direct-funded charter schools throughout California.
Annually, in May, each local educational agency (LEA) submits the spring release of the application to document participation in these programs and provide assurances that the district will comply with the legal requirements of each program. Program entitlements are determined by formulas contained in the laws that created the programs.
The winter release of the application is submitted in January of each year and contains the district entitlements for each funded program. Out of each state and federal program entitlement, districts allocate funds for indirect costs of administration, for programs operated by the district office, and for programs operated at schools.
What's New
- 2018–19 Consolidated Application Program Guidance | DOCX (Updated 15-Jan-2019)
Data collection guidance from the program offices which include information about the requirements for the various programs to assist in completing the 2018–19 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs. - 2018–19 Consolidated Application Instructions | DOCX (Updated 15-Jan-2019)
Data collection instructions from the program offices which include information about the requirements for the various programs to assist in completing the 2018–19 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs. - 2018–19 Consolidated Application Legal Assurances | DOCX (Posted 15-May-2018)
Data collection guidance from the program offices which include information about the requirements for the various programs to assist in completing the 2019–19 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs. - CARS News Flash Updates
The CARS News Flash Updates are bulletins that are sent out through the ConApp listserv when there is new ConApp or CARS related information. - Data Collection Release Schedule (Updated 15-Jan-2019)
Narrative of current release dates and deadlines. Important dates you should know related to CARS.
Request for Applications
2018–19 Consolidated Application Spring Release
2017–18 Consolidated Application Spring Release
2016–17 Consolidated Application Spring Release
Additional ConApp Information
- ConApp E-mail List
To join the ConApp e-mail list, send a blank message to join-consolidated-application@mlist.cde.ca.gov. - 2017–18 Consolidated Application Program Guidance | DOCX (Posted 11-Jan-2018)
Data collection guidance from the program offices which include information about the requirements for the various programs to assist in completing the 2018–19 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs. - 2016–17 Consolidated Application Program Guidance | DOC (Updated 17-Jan-2017)
Data collection guidance from the program offices which include information about the requirements for the various programs to assist in completing the 2016–17 Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs.
Letters
- DELAC/DAC Input and Local Board Approval Dates
Handout that was sent out on the ConApp listserv and explains that the DELAC/DAC certification is not interpreted to exclusively mean a review of the final CARS application pages but rather a certification of advisory committee member’s participation in the annual review and advisement process related to the application. - Advisory Council Requirements
This letter briefly addresses the obligations of LEAs in California as it pertains to the establishment of district advisory councils and committees, along with their respective roles in the development and approval of the ConApp. - Consolidated Application Requirements - District Advisory Committee Requirements
This letter addresses the obligations of LEAs in California as it pertains to the establishment of district advisory councils, along with their respective roles in the development and approval of the Consolidated Application. - Consolidated Application Reporting Requirements - LEA Reorganizations
This letter addresses the ConApp reporting requirements for LEAs that are reorganizing due to Unifications, Consolidations or Closures.
Related Links
- Categorical Programs
Program descriptions, letters/notices, entitlements, and apportionment schedules. - Economic Impact Aid
A state categorical program for kindergarten through grade twelve to support services for English learners (limited English proficient LEP) and educationally disadvantaged students. - No Child Left Behind
Federal education reforms in California. - Preliminary Entitlements for Title I, Parts A & D & ARRA
Current and previous fiscal year lists of the Title I, Parts A and D & ARRA funding. - California School Directory
Search for private nonprofit schools that are eligible for services under the federal programs. - TUPE Regional Assignments
CDE staff assigned to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug programs funded by the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act; and Tobacco-Use Prevention Education. - Title I
Helps low-achieving, English learners, American Indian, disabled, young readers, and at-risk students meet state academic content and performance standards.