CTE Incentive Grant 26-27 - California

California State Funding

Local educational agencies (LEAs), including:
- School districts
- County offices of education
- Charter schools
- Regional occupational centers/programs (ROCPs), with the written consent of participating LEAs

Provide pupils in KG-12th grade with the knowledge and skills necessary to transition to employment and/or postsecondary education.
Encourage, maintain, and strengthen the delivery of high-quality Career Technical Education programs.

Evidence-based, standards-based curriculum and instructional materials focused on career technical pathway courses.
CTE professional development to enhance teaching and learning.
CTE equipment and materials needed to maintain industry standards within the scope of practice.
Training and planning meetings between district CTE Advisory Committee personnel, including counselors, parents, college faculty, and business leaders.
Transportation and other expenses that enable CTE leadership and work-based learning activities, including after-school, extended day, and out-of-school opportunities.
Pupil support services for career, academic, and social and emotional needs.
Facility repair and industry upgrade for use of CTE program-specific course equipment for industry skills attainment within the scope of practice.
Purchasing or renting vehicles exclusively for CTE use and available for use by all CTE programs.

LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI aligns when included as evidence-based, standards-based instructional materials for career technical pathway courses connected to computer science, technology, and workforce readiness.
LEGO® Education Professional Development aligns with the allowable use of CTE professional development to enhance teaching and learning.

The applicant or the applicant’s CTE program must meet the minimum eligibility standards specified in Education Code Section 53071(c)1-11(A)(B).
Funds must be used to further the purpose of the grant by encouraging, maintaining, and strengthening the delivery of high-quality CTE programs.

Matching funds must support the CTE program or programs for which the applicant receives the grant.
For fiscal year 2026-27, the CDE was allotted an additional $150 million for awards as a one-time increase.
Funds may not be used to supplant existing funding or efforts, acquire CTE equipment for administrative or personal use, purchase regular classroom furniture, travel outside the United States, or pay students for student internships.