Funding Description
The purpose of the California Golden State Pathways Program is to provide local educational agencies with the resources to promote pathways in high-wage, high-skill, high-growth areas, including technology, health care, education, and climate-related fields that, among other things, allow pupils to advance seamlessly from high school to college and career and provide the workforce needed for economic growth.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies
|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Eligible Golden State Pathways Program grantees with existing planning grants. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
9, 10, 11, 12
|
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
14, 15, 16, 17, 18
|
Funding
| Legal Authority |
California Education Code Sections 53020-53025. |
| Source / Type |
State / Grant
|
| State Fiscal Year |
2025-26
|
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6383 / 8590
|
| Total Available |
$50,000,000
|
| Recipient Amount |
Varies
|
| Match Requirement |
No
|
| Allocation Formula |
85 percent for the number of pathways to be established or expanded.
10 percent for pupils enrolled in pathways.
5 percent for entities collaborating with applicant.
|
Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
February 2, 2026
|
| Due Date |
February 27, 2026
|
| Expected Notification Date |
March 31, 2026
|
Additional Information
Contacts
Last Modified:
February 2, 2026
