Rising Scholars Network Juvenile Justice Grant

The State of California awarded an encumbrance-only contract valued at $427,933 to Kern Community College District through the Community Colleges Board of Governors on July 30, 2026. This contract supports the Rising Scholars Network Juvenile Justice Grant, a single line item procured at a unit price of $427,933. The encumbrance-only designation indicates that funds have been obligated for this award, though the specific performance period and detailed service delivery parameters are not specified in the available documentation.

Kern Community College District serves as the prime contractor responsible for administering grant-related activities associated with the Rising Scholars Network Juvenile Justice program. While the exact location of performance is not explicitly stated in the contract details, the award falls under California's Community Colleges Board of Governors, indicating alignment with the state's community college system. The contract structure suggests this represents a funding allocation mechanism rather than a traditional procurement of discrete goods or services, reflecting the grant-based nature of the Rising Scholars Network Juvenile Justice initiative.