Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) Program
Archived PCOG Program information have been moved to the Archives.
The PCOG for the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is now posted on the Division’s website. The state funds are appropriated under the 2023 state of Florida General Appropriations Act (Item Number 119 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids) to establish new or expand existing registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship programs. High schools, school district career centers or colleges, school district charter technical career colleges, Florida College System institutions, and other entities authorized to sponsor an apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program may begin applying immediately.
Pathways to Career Opportunities Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents
- Request For Proposal (PDF)
- PGOC Application (Excel)
- Notice-of-Intent-to-Apply
Pathways to Career Opportunities Questions and Answers
- General Frequently Asked Questions #1 (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions #2 (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions #3 (PDF)
Pathways to Career Opportunities Webinars and Key Dates
There are a few important dates to remember. PCOG applicants and potential PCOG applicants are highly encouraged to attend all six webinars:
- June 16, 2022
- June 21, 2022,
- June 22, 2022
- June 27, 2022
- June 29, 2022
- July 7, 2022
July 15, 2022 – Deadline to submit Notice of Intent to Apply (Mandatory)
July 15, 2022 – Deadline to submit complete PCOG Application (by the close of business, 5PM EDT) to CTEGRANT@fldoe.org.
Supporting Documents for the Request for Proposals
- Project Application Form
- DOE 100A (Word)
- Projected Equipment Purchase Form (Word)
- General Terms, Assurances and Conditions for Participation in Federal and State Program
- Project Amendment Forms
- Project Disbursement Forms
- DOE 399 (Excel)
- Green Book (Project Application & Amendment Procedures for Federal and State Programs)
- Red Book (Financial & Program Cost Accounting & Reporting)
- Accounting Manual (Florida College System Accounting Manual)
- Reference Guide for State Expenditures (PDF) (Florida Department of Financial Services)
- State of Florida Contract and Grant User Guide (PDF)