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Consolidated Application (ConApp)

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The Consolidated Application (ConApp) is used by the California Department of Education (CDE) to distribute categorical funds from various federal programs (e.g., Title I, Part A; Title II) to county offices, school districts, and direct funded charter schools throughout California.

Program Questions: Education Data Office, email: conappsupport@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0297

Downloading Questions: Contact the ConApp Support Desk, email: conappsupport@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0297

ConApp Documents

Document	Description
Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS)	Link to the CARS logon screen.
Consolidated Application Cover Letter (Posted 01-May-2026)	Highlights of most notable changes in the ConApp and its categorical programs.
Program Guidance (Posted 01-May-2026)	Program-specific guidance.

Certifications and Assurances

Document	Description
Legal Assurances (Posted 01-May-2026)	Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be printed and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA).

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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