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Golden State Pathways Program Consortium Grant


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

The purpose of the Golden State Pathways Program Consortium 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.

Program Questions: Dustin Sperling, email: GSPP@cde.ca.gov

Downloading Questions: Golden State Pathways Program; Academy, Apprenticeship and Internship Office (AAIO); email: GSPP@cde.ca.gov

GSPP Grantee Resources

Additional grantee resources are available.

Document Description
Consortium Grant Request for Applications

Errata 1 provides an extension of the grantee announcement dates; due to a substantial number of interested applicants, additional time is required for the complete review of each application. (Posted on April 23, 2024)

Errata 2 provides an amendment to the appeals decision notification date; additional time is required due to a substantial number of appeals. (Posted on July 16, 2024)
Errata 3 Errata 3 revises the posting date of the grant qualification results and appeals timeline. (Posted on October 11, 2024)
GSPP Frequently Asked Questions (DOCX) Frequently Asked Questions for the Golden State Pathways Program grant.
GSPP Consortium Grant Webinar Registration
Webinar held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Budget Categories and Descriptions
Program Requirements and Legislation
Local Education Agency Data Report
Consortium Application Signature Form
Consortium Grant Application Narrative
Consortium Grant Budget and Budget Narrative
Consortium Grant Scoring Rubric
Consortium Grant Application Checklist
GSPP Framework
GSPP Expenditure Guidelines
Consortium Participating Agencies Identification
Certifications and Assurances
Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications (Posted Jul-2023)

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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Last Reviewed: Monday, March 24, 2025
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