WorkAbility I Request for Applications

Funding Description

The WorkAbility I (WAI) program is governed by California Education Code Sections 56470-56474 and provides comprehensive pre-employment training, employment placement, and follow-up for high school students with an individualized education program in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living, and postsecondary education or training. Population served may include secondary students with disabilities, adults with disabilities and other individuals who experience barriers to successful completion of school and gaining meaningful employment.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	Funding is available for local educational agencies to provide employment training and placement services for special education students in high schools with an approved individualized education program. Applicants shall include in their submissions elements found in California Education Code 56471(e) and are required to place 15 percent of the students they serve in paid work experience as a condition of funding.
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Funding

Legal Authority	Budget Item 6100-161-0001, Schedule (1), Provision 3
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2024-25
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	6520 / 8590
Total Available	$1,161,255
Recipient Amount	Varies.
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Each grantee will receive a base amount plus a per-pupil amount, based on the number of students served. Existing grantees in the program applying to expand will receive an increase in the base amount.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	October 4, 2024
Due Date	November 8, 2024
Expected Notification Date	January 6, 2025

Additional Information

Application	WorkAbility I Request for Applications [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/wairfa24.asp]
Background	WorkAbility I: A California Transition Program [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/sr/wrkabltyI.asp]
Fiscal	Local Educational Agency Grants [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#pca23011wai]
Funding Results	Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/wairfa24result.asp]
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	WorkAbility I Team, 916-327-0878, WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	WorkAbility I Team, 916-327-0878, WorkAbility1@cde.ca.gov
Division	Special Education Division, 916-327-0878