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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)
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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

General Assurances and 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: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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