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Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program 84.424J deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 8, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Award range
Up to $9,000,000
Total funding
$44,000,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
84.424
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

28
Days
10
Hours
50
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Expected awards
10

Deadline summary

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. To support this goal, the CPE program provides competitive grants to States to build their capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs. The CPE program will help...

Date note

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Key dates

Posted
May 6, 2026
Deadline
June 8, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
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Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 10 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

State governmentsIn accordance with section 437(d)(1) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1)we are establishing that in order to receive funds under this programan applicant must be a State (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 7801(48)). The governor must either applyor identify

In accordance with section 437(d)(1) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1), we are establishing that in order to receive funds under this program, an applicant must be a State (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, orConsortia of these entities, including the governor, as a group application under 34 CFR 75.127-129.Note: Only one application per State is permitted.