Simpler Grants.gov #84.424J

Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program (84.424J) for Statewide K-12 Career Exploration Initiatives

This opportunity invites State governments to apply for the Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) Grant Program (Assistance Listing Number: 84.424J), administered by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (soliciting on behalf of Education) - Program Overview: - Competitive discretionary grants for States to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs for K-12 students - Estimated total funding: $44,000,000 - Individual awards: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 per year, with 6-15 awards expected - Project period: up to 36 months (3 years) - Eligibility and Requirements: - Eligible applicants: State governments or designated State agencies - Funds may be used for statewide initiatives and subgrants to local educational agencies - Administrative costs capped at 10% of annual award - No cost sharing or matching required - Programs must align with State workforce priorities and encourage coordination among State educational, workforce development, and vocational rehabilitation agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of statewide career exploration initiatives for elementary and secondary students - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic activities - Notable Requirements: - Focus on building capacity for career exploration integration - Emphasis on alignment with workforce priorities and inter-agency coordination

Description

The Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) program provides competitive grants to States to build their capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs. The program aims to increase career exploration opportunities for elementary and secondary school students, helping them develop skills and knowledge for high-demand fields. It supports States in aligning career exploration with workforce priorities and encourages coordination among State agencies and local educational agencies. The program is funded under section 4103(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and is designed to build capacity for well-rounded educational opportunities through career pathways exploration initiatives.

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