Purpose:

The Career Online High School (COHS) program enables public libraries to provide an online high school diploma program and career certificate to California adults who are not high school graduates. COHS is provided at no cost to adults who are awarded scholarships by local libraries. The program supports libraries in serving the career, educational, and personal needs of approximately 17% of California adults without a high school diploma.

Description:

The funding opportunity offers public libraries the chance to offer Career Online High School, an online diploma program for adults age 19 and up. Approximately 17% of California’s adults do not have a high school diploma. Typical award amounts range from three to over a hundred no-cost scholarships. AS OF January 2023: the participation process is currently under revision and applications will not open on the previous cycle.

Typically, up to 20 awards are made each year. An archived webinar and staff provide support to applicants. There are no planning grants. Keywords: secondary education, adult education, library, diploma, career training.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

• Public Agency

California public library jurisdictions are the only eligible applicants. A branch library should apply to participate through its jurisdiction, not as a specific location within the jurisdiction.

Eligible Geographies:

Keywords: rural, suburban, urban, library

Matching Funding Requirement:

AS OF JANUARY 2023, the matching funds requirement is being revised.