Funding Description
This is annual funding for the currently operating California Partnership Academies (CPA) programs included in the State Budget. This annual funding is to support Green Technology Partnership Academies (GTPA) CPAs. GTPA provides the legislation to support the development and operation of the GTPA CPAs. The jobs and activities described are very specific and range from entry level to professional level. The intent is to help guide the Academy focus towards employment and career opportunities that are growing and critical to California's economy and environment. The CPA model, a school-within-a-school for students in the tenth through twelfth grades, establishes viable partnerships with either the business community or the public sector, or both. Emphasis is placed on student achievement, attendance, and program accountability.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Schools participating in the program must follow the specification of California Education Code (EC) sections 54690-54699 and 54750. This Grant requires grantees to focus on employment in green technology businesses and renewable energy businesses and provide skilled workforces for the products and services for energy or water conservation, or both, renewable energy, pollution reduction, or other technologies. Grantees must also show their plan for achieving compliance with all CPA required components in subsequent years. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Existing: In order to receive funding, CPAs must submit a Letter of Intent, committing funds to the model mandated in EC sections 54690-54699 and 54750. Each academy must also submit with the Letter of Intent due by April 15, 2025, and the 2025-26 Proposed Budget due September 30, 2025. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
10, 11, 12
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| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable
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Funding
| Legal Authority |
Funding provided through the Green Technology Partnership Academies and Budget Items 6100-166-0001; EC sections 54690-54699, and 54750. |
| Source / Type |
State / Grant
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| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
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| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6386 / 8590
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| Total Available |
$2,597,000
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| Recipient Amount |
up to $81,000
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| Match Requirement |
Yes
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| Allocation Formula |
Allocation is based on the number of qualifying student enrollment ($900 per student times the number of students to qualify, grades tenth through twelve). The student amount depends on the implementation level of the academy. CPA grant awards are determined by the program implementation level and by academy student enrollment and performance. $2,597,000 of CPA funds will be distributed to schools currently funded to operate academies. This award is made contingent upon the availability of funds.
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Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
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| Due Date |
Unavailable
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| Expected Notification Date |
August 1, 2025
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Additional Information
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Last Modified:
September 11, 2025
