Request for Applications
CalWORKs: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids 2026-27
Projected Funding Profile: No due date information is available.
CalWORKs funding is only for public school adult education programs and regional occupational centers and programs. It provides education and training to: (1) prepare CalWORKs recipients for entry level employment; (2) assist employed recipients receiving subsidies or supportive services to advance toward higher employment and self-sufficiency; and (3) divert CalWORKs recipients into short-term education and training programs leading to employment. Note: CalWORKs monies are not part of the categorical flexibility spending.
Program Questions: Charlene Cowan, email: ccowan@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0892
Downloading Questions: Justin Keithline, email: CalWORKs@cde.ca.gov
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| County Joint Application (XLSX) | Enclosure 1: 2026–27 CalWORKs County Joint Application |
| County Allocations (XLSX) | Enclosure 2: Maximum 2026–27 CalWORKs allocation for each county |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA). |
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