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Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program 84.424J is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) / U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This program supports efforts to provide elementary and secondary school students with increased career exploration opportunities that allow them to develop, expand, and prioritize the skills and knowledge needed to excel in high-demand fields.
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Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program (84. 424J) | U.S. Department of Education Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program (84.
424J) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Ivonne Jaime and Elyse Robertson State Agencies (Not Education) State Educational Agencies (SEAs) State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRAs) Estimated Total Grant Funding Expected Number Of Awards 06/09/2026 - 11:59 PM EDT Applicant Info and Eligibility The Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) grant program provides competitive grants to States to build their capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs.
The Office of Safe and Supportive Schools seeks individuals from various educational backgrounds, professions, and regions to serve as peer reviewers to assess fiscal year (FY) 2026 CPE grant program applications. The peer review process is designed to identify and fund the highest quality applications and to create opportunities for the general public to participate in government and gain insight into the federal funding process.
For more information, please review the Call for Peer Reviewers . FY 2026 CPE Grant Program Competition On May 7, 2026 the U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of $44 million in funding to support the CPE grant program, which will help ensure access to opportunities that expose K-12 students to real-life workforce realities through a variety of career pathway programs that are aligned with State priorities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is June 9, 2026. Associated Federal Register Notice The competition announcement soliciting applications for the FY 2026 CPE grant program was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Education on 05/12/2026. The FY 2026 Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program Application Notice and Instructions were published on Grants.
gov on May 7, 2026. The deadline for submission of a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p. m.
Eastern Time (ET) on June 9, 2026. Associated Federal Register Notice The competition announcement soliciting applications for the FY 2026 CPE grant program was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Education on 05/12/2026.
Pre-Application Presentation The Technical Assistance for Prospective Applicants presentation provides information on the competition and completing the application: Watch the recorded presentation FY 2026 Career Pathways Exploration Program (84. 424J) Prospective Applicant Presentation Slides FY 2026 Career Pathways Exploration Program (84.
424J) Prospective Applicant Presentation Transcript Application Package and Submission CPE Application Package : Please note this is an electronic copy for you to download and use as a guide only. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants. gov system .
Eligible applicants for this program are States (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(48) . The governor may apply, or may endorse one of the following entities to apply for this program: State educational agencies (as defined in 20 U.S.C.
7801(49)) , State workforce development agencies, State vocational rehabilitation agencies, or Consortia of these entities, including the governor, as a group application under 34 CFR 75. 127-129 . Note: Only one application per State is permitted.
FY 2026 total grant award funding is estimated to be $44,000,000. Section 4103(a)(3) of title IV, part A of the ESEA ( 20 U.S.C. 7113 ).
The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75 , 77 , 79 , 81 , 82 , 84 , 97 , 98 , and 99 . The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3485.
The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200 , as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3474. The Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) grant program provides competitive grants to States to build their capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs.
The Office of Safe and Supportive Schools seeks individuals from various educational backgrounds, professions, and regions to serve as peer reviewers to assess fiscal year (FY) 2026 CPE grant program applications. The peer review process is designed to identify and fund the highest quality applications and to create opportunities for the general public to participate in government and gain insight into the federal funding process.
For more information, please review the Call for Peer Reviewers . FY 2026 CPE Grant Program Competition On May 7, 2026 the U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of $44 million in funding to support the CPE grant program, which will help ensure access to opportunities that expose K-12 students to real-life workforce realities through a variety of career pathway programs that are aligned with State priorities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is June 9, 2026. Associated Federal Register Notice The competition announcement soliciting applications for the FY 2026 CPE grant program was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Education on 05/12/2026. Applicant Info and Eligibility The FY 2026 Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program Application Notice and Instructions were published on Grants.
gov on May 7, 2026. The deadline for submission of a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p. m.
Eastern Time (ET) on June 9, 2026. Associated Federal Register Notice The competition announcement soliciting applications for the FY 2026 CPE grant program was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Education on 05/12/2026.
Pre-Application Presentation The Technical Assistance for Prospective Applicants presentation provides information on the competition and completing the application: Watch the recorded presentation FY 2026 Career Pathways Exploration Program (84. 424J) Prospective Applicant Presentation Slides FY 2026 Career Pathways Exploration Program (84.
424J) Prospective Applicant Presentation Transcript Application Package and Submission CPE Application Package : Please note this is an electronic copy for you to download and use as a guide only. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants. gov system .
Eligible applicants for this program are States (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(48) . The governor may apply, or may endorse one of the following entities to apply for this program: State educational agencies (as defined in 20 U.S.C.
7801(49)) , State workforce development agencies, State vocational rehabilitation agencies, or Consortia of these entities, including the governor, as a group application under 34 CFR 75. 127-129 . Note: Only one application per State is permitted.
FY 2026 total grant award funding is estimated to be $44,000,000. Section 4103(a)(3) of title IV, part A of the ESEA ( 20 U.S.C. 7113 ).
The Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75 , 77 , 79 , 81 , 82 , 84 , 97 , 98 , and 99 . The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3485.
The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200 , as adopted and amended as regulations of ED in 2 CFR part 3474. Grant Applicants / Grantees Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Page Last Reviewed: May 13, 2026
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State applicants, as designated or endorsed by Governors, are best positioned to coordinate K-12 career exploration initiatives that integrate education, workforce, and economic development systems. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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