Early Education Teacher Development Grant
Can you apply?
This grant is for California Local Education Agencies (LEAs) including school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education. LEAs must increase the number of early educators serving in California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK). They must also build competencies for early educators in CSPP, TK, or Kindergarten programs.
A letter of intent is required to be eligible for the full application. Applicants submit a request for application (RFA) describing their plans to develop and expand the early educator workforce.
This grant is for California Local Education Agencies (LEAs) including school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education. LEAs must increase the number of early educators serving in California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK). They must also build competencies for early educators in CSPP, TK, or Kindergarten programs.
A letter of intent is required to be eligible for the full application. Applicants submit a request for application (RFA) describing their plans to develop and expand the early educator workforce.
Program description
Local education agencies (e.g., School Districts, Charter Schools, and County Offices of Education) must submit a successful request for application (RFA) describing how the LEA will both increase the number of early educators available to serve in the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK), and increase specific competencies for early educators within CSPP, TK, or Kindergarten (K) programs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent (LOI) to be eligible to apply for funding.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for California Local Education Agencies (LEAs) including school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education. LEAs must increase the number of early educators serving in California State Preschool Program (CSPP) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK). They must also build competencies for early educators in CSPP, TK, or Kindergarten programs.
A letter of intent is required to be eligible for the full application. Applicants submit a request for application (RFA) describing their plans to develop and expand the early educator workforce.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 EarlyEducatorGrant@cde.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-319-0716
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 72 | 72 | 100% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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