Funding Description
CalWORKs funding is only for public school adult education programs and regional occupational centers and programs. It provides education and training to: (1) prepare CalWORKs recipients for entry level employment; (2) assist employed recipients receiving subsidies or supportive services to advance toward higher employment and self-sufficiency; and (3) divert CalWORKs recipients into short-term education and training programs leading to employment. Note: CalWORKs monies are not part of the categorical flexibility spending.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Funding is restricted to public school adult education programs and regional occupational centers and programs that serve welfare recipients. Funding is allocated to counties based on the number of CalWORKs recipients in each county. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
9, 10, 11, 12, Adult
|
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult
|
Funding
| Legal Authority |
Budget Item: 6100-105-0001 Provision 2, and 6100-156-0001. |
| Source / Type |
State / Apportionment
|
| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
|
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6371 / 8590
|
| Total Available |
$9,743,917
|
| Recipient Amount |
Varies
|
| Match Requirement |
No
|
| Allocation Formula |
Funding is based on the number of CalWORKs recipients served and is distributed through the normal apportionment process.
|
Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
September 12, 2025
|
| Due Date |
November 14, 2025
|
| Expected Notification Date |
Unavailable
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Additional Information
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Last Modified:
October 8, 2025
