Request for Applications
Golden State Pathways Program - Implementation Funds for Planning Grant Pathways
Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.
The purpose of the California Golden State Pathways Program 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 that, among other things, allow pupils to advance seamlessly from high school to college and career and provide the workforce needed for economic growth.
Program Questions: Michelle Triplett, email: GSPP@cde.ca.gov
Downloading Questions: Michelle Triplett, email: GSPP@cde.ca.gov
| Link | Description |
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| GSPP Implementation Funds for Planning Grant Pathways Application | California Department of Education online application to be completed by local educational agencies. |
California Education Code Section 53020-53025
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State legislation created in 2022 to fund the Golden State Pathways Program Grant. |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| General Assurances and Certifications (Posted Apr-2025) | 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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