Grow With Us: Funding & Support

The Collaborative provides funding to support pathways that expand opportunity and strengthen partnerships across the Central Coast. Use this page as your guide—from application to impact.

Application

  • Start your application here. Submit a Letter of Interest that introduces your institutions and employer partners.

  • Find detailed guidance on the application process, including our Collaborative’s Equity Lens and requirements.

  • Review the Cycle 2 subgranting timeline, eligibility, and required information.

Guidance & Support

  • Watch recorded webinars that walk you through the application step-by-step.

  • Access training videos on applying, reporting data, and managing invoices.

  • Browse answers to the most common application questions.

Impact & Data

  • See the pathways currently funded through the Collaborative.

  • Explore our pathway maps to see how students can navigate their academic and career journeys. Each map highlights learning opportunities, industry connections, and next steps to turn goals into achievements. These are draft versions and will continue to be updated as more pathways are created.

  • Explore regional data and program impact in our interactive dashboard.