How much funding does Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Implementation Grants provide?

Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Implementation Grants provides $422 million (total for implementation across 302 LEAs) in funding.

When is the deadline for Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Implementation Grants?

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

Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Implementation Grants

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Funding Amount

$422 million (total for implementation across 302 LEAs)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Implementation Grants

Overview: The Golden State Pathways Program is a historic $470 million investment by California to expand high-quality college and career pathways in high schools across the state. Implementation grants of $422 million support local educational agencies (LEAs) as they develop and expand college and career pathways modeled on Linked Learning approaches.

Status: Funds were released in June 2024 to 302 local educational agencies across California. As of December 2024, all $470 million in promised funds have been confirmed and released.

Geographic Scope: California statewide. Awardee counties include: Alameda, Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba.

Focus Areas:

Development of integrated college and career pathways

Blending rigorous college preparation with career technical education (CTE)

Work-based learning opportunities

Preparation for high-wage, high-growth fields including technology, healthcare, education, and climate

Equitable access for all students, particularly those historically underserved

Eligibility:

Local educational agencies (LEAs)

School districts

County governments

Can apply individually or as part of a consortium

What They Fund:

Planning and implementation of college and career pathways

Development of partnerships across education segments and industry

Creation of work-based learning experiences

Student support services

Professional development for educators

Background: The GSPP was first announced in 2022 and is modeled on the Linked Learning approach. It serves as a cornerstone of California's Master Plan for Career Education, which aims to align K–12, university, and workforce systems. The program is part of Governor Newsom's broader initiative to address workforce development and educational equity.

Contact: Linked Learning Alliance, 500 Washington St., 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111; info@linkedlearning.org; 562-991-3170