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California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant 2025-26


Due: Friday, September 5, 2025

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

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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 External link opens in new window or tab. 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 External link opens in new window or tab. State legislation was created to fund the CTEIG.

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Last Reviewed: Friday, August 8, 2025
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