21st Century California School Leadership Academy, Cohort 3, Fiscal Year 2026-27
NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.
Funding Description
The purpose of the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) is to provide in-depth supports for administrators and other school leaders.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Institutions of higher education, local educational agencies, nonprofit organizations |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | The California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) invite the current 21CSLA Center and Regional Academies to apply for a grant to organize and offer high-quality professional learning, coaching, and mentoring for central office leaders, principals, and other schools leaders, including teacher leaders, involved in school improvement efforts. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | For additional eligibility criteria, please refer to the Request for Applications. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | Not applicable |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | Not applicable |
Funding
| Legal Authority | Budget Act 26, Item 6100-195-0890 Schedule 3 |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | Federal / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2026-27 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 4037 / 8290 |
| Total Available | $12,828,000 |
| Recipient Amount | One grant award for a minimum of $2,000,000 and up to seven grant awards for a minimum of $1,000,000 |
| Match Requirement | No |
| Allocation Formula | 21CSLA Center grant recipient will be awarded a minimum of $2,000,000 per fiscal year. Regional Academy grant recipients will be awarded a minimum of $1,000,000 per fiscal year. |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | May 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | June 24, 2026 |
| Expected Notification Date | September 3, 2026 |
Additional Information
| Application | 21CSLA Cohort 3 Request for Applications [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r12/csla26rfa.asp] |
|---|---|
| Background | 21st Century California School Leadership Academy [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/pl/ca21csla.asp] |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Funding Results | Funding Results for 21CSLA Cohort 3, FY 2026-27 [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r12/csla26results.asp] |
| Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program | Jeffrey Franey, 916-327-4770, 21CSLA@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Mosetta Peppers, 916-327-4407, 21CSLA@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Professional Learning Support Division, 916-445-7331 |
Last Modified:
July 27, 2026
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