Educational Services

Location:	Arkansas
Posted:	Feb 12, 2026
Due:	Mar 31, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Arkansas
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	CC26-0001
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Arkansas Department of Education

Division of Career and Technical Education

Preparing Students for Future College and Career Success

Grant Timeline

Career Coach Grant

2026-2027 School Year

Applications Open

Grant Technical Assistance Webinar for New Applicants

Meeting ID: 948 9636 2138

Passcode: 899531

Deadline for Submissions

Grant Awardees Notified

Grant Eligible to Spend

Grants Must Be Fully Expended

Monday, February 16, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

9:00am – 10:30am

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Wednesday, June 30, 2027

Who is Eligible to Apply?

An institution of higher education, an education cooperative, or a non-profit organization should submit one grant

request to include all desired school districts to be served. The applicant will be considered the host site and is

responsible for local administrative and financial management, in partnership with the school district administration, of

the Career Coach Program.

What is the Purpose of the Arkansas College and Career Coach Program?

The College and Career Coach Program is designed to motivate and support Arkansas students and adults to achieve

their college and career planning goals. Career Coaches will serve students in the 7th – 12th grade. The program provides

assistance and information for academic tutoring, career counseling, mentoring, and financial guidance resources. They

also provide other support necessary for post-secondary education/training access, retention, and success.

What is the Structure of the Program?

College and Career Coaches are co-located at an institution of higher education, an education cooperative, or a non-

profit organization. They provide their services directly to students in middle and high school through their on-campus

placement.

What are the Qualifications to be a Career Coach?

Individuals who hold at least a bachelor’s degree and Facilitator Career Development (FCD) credential, may be employed

as a Career Coach. If the desired individual does not hold an FCD credential, they may be employed under the condition

of obtaining certification within a year of employment through Arkansas Department of Higher Education.

What is the Funding Period?

Up to 12 months (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)

All funding amounts requested in grant applications are contingent upon availability and appropriation of funds.

Application Submission

Application submissions are completed by higher education, education cooperatives, or a non-profit organization.

Applications for grants must be submitted electronically under this program. The application must be sent through the

Grant Application Submission Portal. The application will not be accepted if it is not received (that is, date and time

stamped by the electronic system) by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. We will not consider an application that

does not comply with the deadline requirements. We will notify you if we are rejecting your application because it was

date and time stamped by the electronic system after 4:00 p.m., on the application deadline date.

● The amount of time it can take to upload an application will vary depending on a variety of factors, including

the size of the application and the speed of your internet connection. We strongly recommend that you do not

wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through the electronic system.

o You must submit all documents electronically, including letters of support.

o You must upload the completed application in a .PDF (Portable Document) read-only, non-

modifiable format by 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026. If you upload a file type other than a

read-only, non-modifiable .PDF or submit a password-protected file, we will not review that

material.

o Your electronic application must comply with any page-limit requirements described in the program

narrative instructions.

● You will receive an automatic notification of receipt after you electronically submit your application. This

notification indicates receipt by the electronic system, not receipt by the Department. The Department will

then retrieve your application and send a second notification to you by e-mail. This second notification indicates

that the Department has received your application and has assigned your application a processing number.

o We may request that you provide original signatures on forms at a later date.

For questions (including dates and times) about how to submit your application electronically, please contact our office

at 501-682-4834 during the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Other Submission Information (Special Accommodations)

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation or auxiliary aid in connection with the application process should

contact our office. If the Department provides accommodation or auxiliary aid to an individual with a disability in

connection with the application process, the individual’s application remains subject to all other requirements and

limitations in this notice.

Review and Selection Process

A panel of non-Federal readers will review each application in accordance with the selection criteria and the competitive

preference priorities, pursuant to Act 1285 of the 2013 General Legislative Session, Act 960 of the 2015 General

Legislative Session, Act 128 of the 2017 General Legislative Session, Act 633 of the 2021 General Legislative Session.

We remind potential applicants that in reviewing applications in any discretionary grant competition, the

Assistant Director of Operations may consider the past performance of the applicant in carrying out a previous

award, such as the applicant’s use of funds, achievement of project objectives, and compliance with grant

conditions. The Assistant Director of Operations may also consider whether the applicant failed to submit timely

performance reports or submitted a report of unacceptable quality.

Award Notice

If your application is successful, we will send a Grant Award Notification via email. We may also notify you informally. If

your application is not evaluated or is not selected for funding, we will notify you via email. Emails will be sent to the

email address listed on the application under “Contact Person”.

Questions:

Contact: Mary Beck, Career Ready Pathways Coordinator

Email: mary.beck@ade.arkansas.gov

Call: 501-682-4834

Required Documents for New Programs and Renewal Programs (TO COMPLETE THE FORMS, YOU MUST

MAKE A COPY - FILE, MAKE A COPY)

New Applicant Completes Following Documents

1. Program Narrative Link

2. Budget Form Link

3. Letters of Support

(Rubric)

Renewing Applicant Completes Following Documents

1. Grant Renewal Request Form Link (Rubric)

2. Letters of Support

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