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Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) 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 must either apply, or identify, designate, or 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 must either apply, or identify, designate, or 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 20, 2026
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: States (to build capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program funds community colleges to build program and system capacity for implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants, promoting industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with the larger state workfor…
State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grants is a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that funds eligible states and territories to expand registered apprenticeship programs. With $100 million in estimated total program funding across 54 expected awards, the grant provides Base Formula Funding to all qualifying states that apply, plus an additional competitive funding opportunity for states with readiness to adopt key innovation priority areas. The program is part of a five-year investment plan to grow apprenticeship opportunities, expand access to workforce training, and align registered apprenticeships with in-demand industries. Applications are submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The deadline for applications is May 20, 2026.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.
F5 STEM Education and AI Grants is sponsored by F5. Global tech company F5's foundation offers grants to nonprofits focused on building the STEM pipeline for women and girls of color, with a newly added emphasis on AI literacy education. High priority is given to programs teaching AI fundamentals or using AI tools in education. In 2025, F5 will fund ten organizations worldwide.