Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Consortium Development and Planning Grants

Q: When is the deadline for Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Consortium Development and Planning Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

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Funding Amount

$48 million (total for consortium/planning across all awardees)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Consortium Development and Planning Grants

Overview: Consortium development and planning grants support critical program partnerships across education segments (K–12, postsecondary) and industry that are vital to the creation of highly relevant learning experiences in college and career pathways.

Status: Funds were released in June 2024 as part of the overall $470 million GSPP investment. Total of $48 million allocated to consortium development and planning grants.

Geographic Scope: California statewide

Focus Areas:

Development of partnerships between education and industry

Planning for integrated college and career pathways

Cross-system coordination and coherence

Building connections between K–12, postsecondary institutions, and workforce

Eligibility:

Consortiums of schools and districts

Education and industry partnerships

Regional collaborative groups

Organizations supporting pathway development

What They Fund:

Partnership development and coordination

Planning activities for pathway implementation

System alignment work

Industry engagement and relationship building

Background: These grants complement implementation grants by ensuring the foundational partnerships and planning infrastructure are in place for successful pathway development. They recognize that high-quality pathways require collaboration across traditionally siloed systems.