Funding Description
The WorkAbility I program provides comprehensive pre-employment training, employment placement, and follow-up for high school students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living, and postsecondary education or training.
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants |
Local educational agencies, other organizations or agencies
|
| Required Eligibility Criteria |
Agencies must have approved WorkAbility I renewal applications on file with the California Department of Education. Funding is for approved local educational agencies to provide employment training and placement services for special education students in high schools with an approved individualized education plan. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
9, 10, 11, 12
|
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
Not applicable
|
Funding
| Legal Authority |
Budget Item 6100-161-0001, Schedule (1), Provision 3 |
| Source / Type |
State / Grant
|
| State Fiscal Year |
2026-27
|
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes |
6520 / 8590
|
| Total Available |
$38,729,310
|
| Recipient Amount |
Varies
|
| Match Requirement |
No
|
| Allocation Formula |
Each grantee will receive a base amount plus a per-pupil amount, based on the number of students served.
|
Important Dates
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable
|
| Due Date |
Unavailable
|
| Expected Notification Date |
August 31, 2026
|
Additional Information
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Last Modified:
August 20, 2026
