Request for Applications
Golden State Pathways Program Planning and Implementation Grant
Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.
The Golden State Pathways Program Planning and Implementation 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: Michelle Triplett, email: GSPP@cde.ca.gov
Downloading Questions: Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP), Academy, Apprenticeship, and Internship Office (AAIO), email: gspp@cde.ca.gov
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) RFA (DOCX) |
Planning and Implementation Grant Request for Applications |
| Errata 1 | 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 | Errata 2 provides an extension of the appeals decision notification date; additional time is required due to a substantial number of appeals. (Posted on July 16, 2024) |
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| Appendix A (DOCX) | Budget Categories and Descriptions |
| Appendix B (DOCX) | Program Requirements and Legislation |
| Appendix C (DOCX) | Local Educational Agency Data Report |
| Appendix D1 (PDF) | Planning Grant Application Signature Form |
| Appendix D2 (PDF) | Implementation Grant Application Signature Form |
| Appendix E (DOCX) | GSPP Grant Application Narrative |
| Appendix E1 (DOCX) | Planning Grant and Implementation Grant Definitions |
| Appendix F1 (XLSX) | Planning Grant Budget and Budget Narrative |
| Appendix F2 (XLSX) | Implementation Grant Budget and Budget Narrative |
| Appendix G (DOCX) | GSPP Grant Scoring Rubric |
| Appendix H (DOCX) | GSPP Grant Application Checklist |
| Appendix I (DOCX) | GSPP Framework |
| Appendix J (DOCX) | GSPP Expenditure Guidelines |
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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