States Can Apply for Student Career Readiness Grants
Published Date: 5/12/2026
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Summary
The Department of Labor and Education are inviting states to apply for grants to help students explore different career paths and get ready for the workforce. States have until June 9, 2026, to submit their applications, with awards up to $3 million per year. This program aims to connect students with real-world job experiences and support state priorities in career readiness.
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States Eligible for $3M Career Grants
States can apply for competitive grants under the FY 2026 Career Pathways Exploration program with awards up to $3,000,000 per year. Eligible applicants are States (the governor must apply or designate/endorse a State education agency, State workforce development agency, State vocational rehabilitation agency, or a consortium), and only one application per State is allowed. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 9, 2026.
Students May Get Real-World Job Experiences
If your child is in school, your child may gain access to career-exploration programs that expose students to real-life workforce experiences because States can use CPE grants to build statewide career pathways. The grants available are up to $3,000,000 per year and States must apply by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 9, 2026.
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