K12 Strong Workforce Program Funding Opportunity - Request for Application - Round 8 - Bidder’s Conference

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Bidder’s Conference materials for the K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP) Round 8 explain the Request for Application (RFA) process, key objectives, and required logistics. The document specifies application submission via the NOVA system only, the due date of October 10, 2025, and the performance period from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 with no extensions. It also covers questions and deadlines, funding allocations by regional consortium, LEA maximum grant tiers based on ADA, eligible applicant types, and eligibility requirements including partnership, geographic alignment, regional workforce alignment, and data reporting.

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Objectives & Housekeeping Items

K12 SWP 2025 Timeline

Funding

Awarded Funding Levels for LEAs

Eligible Applicants

Eligibility Requirements

Application Details

Application Review

Incomplete and Late Applications

Bidder’s Conference K12 Strong Workforce Program Funding Opportunity – Request for Application August 27, 2025 K12 SWP Team Erin Larson Dean for K12 Strong Workforce Program, Chancellor's Office (CCCCO) Javier Cazares Specialist for K12 Strong Workforce Program, CCCCO 2 Objectives & Housekeeping Items • Walk through of the K12 SWP Request for Application (RFA) for Round 8 • Application Due Date-Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, by 5 p. m . Pacific Time • Only applications submitted via the NOVA system will be accepted. • Performance Period: Jan. 1, 2026 to Jun. 30, 2028 • There will be NO extensions to the performance period • Questions about the Request for Application [must be submitted to ](must be submitted to K12SWP@CCCCO.edu)[ K12SWP@CCCCO.edu](must be submitted to K12SWP@CCCCO.edu)[ ](must be submitted to K12SWP@CCCCO.edu)[by 5 p. m. on Friday](by 5 p. m. on Friday), Sept. 12, 2025 K12 SWP 2025 Timeline | DATE | EVENT | | --- | --- | | August 18, 2025 | K12 SWP Application Released/NOVA platform opens | | TBD | NOVA Platform training posted to Chancellor’s Office Website | | August 27, 2025 | Live Bidder’s Conference | | September 12, 2025 | Questions Submission [deadline to ](deadline to K12SWP@CCCCO.edu)[ K12SWP@CCCCO.edu](deadline to K12SWP@CCCCO.edu) | | October 3, 2025 | Regional Engagement Information Sessions conclude | | October 10, 2025 | K12 SWP Applications due in NOVA system | | November 20, 2025 | K12 Selection Committees review period concludes | | November 21, 2025 | K12 SWP preliminary awards announced by Regional Consortia | | December 12, 2025 | Round 8 Appeals duetoSWP Regional Consortia | | December 19, 2025 | SWP Regional Consortia release Intent to Award to LEAs | | January 2026 | Regional Consortia initiate subcontract process | | January 1, 2026 | K12 SWP project term begins | | June 30, 2028 | K12 SWP project term ends | 4 Funding Statewide Funding Allocations to the Regions • Weighted Factors • Unemployment Rate • Region’s Total Average Daily Attendance (ADA) for pupils in grades 7 through 12 • Proportion to projected regional job openings • FY 2025-26 Round 8 allocations are calculated using FY 2024-25 data | Regional Consortium | K12 SWP Allocation | | --- | --- | | Bay Area | $28,477,914 | | Central Valley/Mother Lode | $21,943,640 | | Inland Empire/Desert | $20,265,782 | | Los Angeles | $23,932,350 | | Orange County | $11,441,042 | | North/Far North | $20,418,918 | | San Diego/Imperial | $13,748,172 | | South Central Coast | $9,772,182 | | TOTAL | $150,000,000 | 5 Awarded Funding Levels for LEAs There are four funding levels of maximum allowable dollar amounts for each application based on total ADA of the grant-seeking Local Education Agencies (LEAs) as shown in the table below: | Total Average Daily Attendance of LEAs | Maximum Allowable Grant Amount | | --- | --- | | Up to 140 ADA | Up to $250,000 | | 141 to 550 ADA | Up to $500,000 | | 551 to 10,000 ADA | Up to $1,000,000 | | Over 10,000 ADA | Up to $2,000,000 | 6 Eligible Applicants Eligible K12 SWP applicants consist of one or more of any combination of the following LEAs: • School District • County Office of Education • Charter School • Regional Occupational Center or Program (ROC/P) 7 Eligibility Requirements 1) LEA applicants must partner with at least one community college/district in their application . 2) The LEA (Lead and all K-12 Partners) shall be located within the geographical boundaries of the region from which it is applying for funds . 3) Each LEA (Lead and all K-12 Partners) must engage in regional efforts to align workforce, employment, and education services . 4) Each LEA (Lead and all K-12 Partners) must report data that can be used by policymakers, LEAs, community college districts, and their regional partners to support and evaluate the program . 8 Application Details Application Review • Each application will be read and scor

FAQs

How are applications for K12 SWP Round 8 submitted, and what is the due date?

Only applications submitted via the NOVA system are accepted. The application due date is Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 by 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

What is the performance period for K12 SWP Round 8, and can it be extended?

The performance period runs from Jan. 1, 2026 to Jun. 30, 2028. There are no extensions to the performance period.

What funding levels are available for LEAs based on Total Average Daily Attendance (ADA)?

Maximum allowable grant amounts depend on Total Average Daily Attendance: up to $250,000 (up to 140 ADA), up to $500,000 (141 to 550), up to $1,000,000 (551 to 10,000), and up to $2,000,000 (over 10,000).

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