Formula Grant V048A250005

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career Technical and Adult Education awarded a $65,224,240 Formula Grant under the Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.048). This grant program aims to enhance academic, technical, and employability skills for secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in career and technical education programs. The grant provides funding to the California Department of Education to develop comprehensive educational pathways that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations across various industry sectors. The grant supports curriculum development, equipment purchases, teacher training, and student support services to bridge academic learning with practical workforce preparation. As the grant recipient, the California Department of Education's Fiscal and Administrative Services Division is responsible for managing the grant funds and sub-awarding them to local educational agencies, school districts, county offices of education, and community organizations to implement these federally-funded career and technical education initiatives across the state.