Golden State Pathways Program Implementation Grant

Funding Description

The Golden State Pathways Program Implementation Grant 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. The program serves students enrolled in career pathways by providing more access to postsecondary education opportunities, workforce training opportunities, and gainful employment in industries that align with market needs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	An applicant must be a school district, charter school, county office of education, or regional occupational center or program operated by a joint powers authority or county office of education. California Education Code Section 53022 (b).
Other Eligibility Considerations	Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)	9, 10, 11, 12
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	California Education Code Sections 53020-53025.
Source / Type	State / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2026-27
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	6383 / 8590
Total Available	$47,935,099
Recipient Amount	Min $150,000 Max $5,000,000
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	The following allocations were applied to each application: $192,308 for planning pathways to be established or expanded. $885 for entities collaborating with applicant. $90 per pupil enrolled in pathways.

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	Unavailable
Expected Notification Date	Unavailable

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Golden State Pathways Program [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/gspp.asp]
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	This is a three-year grant for fiscal years 2026-29.

Contacts

Program	Michelle Triplett, 916-323-4747, MTriplett@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Tetyana Zhang, 916-445-7755, GSPP@cde.ca.gov
Division	Career & College Transition Division