Request for Applications

Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.

The California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CTEIG) is a state education, economic, and workforce development initiative with the goal of providing pupils in kindergarten through grades twelve, inclusive, with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to employment and postsecondary education.

Program Questions: Carolyn Zachry, email: CTEIncentive@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-5050

Downloading Questions: Career Technical Education Leadership Office, email: CTEIncentive@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-322-5050

Link	Description
Request for Applications Instructions (DOCX)	CTEIG online application instructions, requirements, and eligibility for applicants.
CTEIG Application	California Department of Education online application to be completed by local educational agencies.
CTEIG RFA Resources	Resources to assist with the Application Process
CTEIG Webinar Registration	Registration for the CTEIG Live webinar on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
California Education Code Section 53070-53076.4	State legislation was created to fund the CTEIG.

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