AFT Career Pathways Partnership Grant

Application—2026–27 Cycle

Application window: Sept. 10 – Nov. 13, 2026 | Information session: Sept. 23, 2026 | Register here: https://aft.zoom.us/meeting/register/1AQGaeGwRbKqHDAP27IGIA | Maximum award: $15,000

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Section 1: Applicant Information

Affiliate name:

AFT affiliate number:

Primary contact name and title:

Email:

Phone number:

Level(s) served (check all that apply):

K-12

Higher Education

If applying jointly with another affiliate, list co-applicant affiliate(s):

Section 2: Partner Organization (Required)

At least one external partner (district, employer, higher ed institution, or community organization) is required to apply.

Partner name(s):

Describe the nature of the partnership (existing, new, or in development):

Section 3: Project Description

Project title:

Project summary (what will you do, and what problem or gap does it address?):

Which of the following best describes the project?

Work-based learning

Career-exposure program

Classroom/CTE equipment

Partnership development

Other…

How does this project connect to AFT members' work?

Estimated number of students/members who will benefit:

Project timeline (key milestones and dates within the January 2027 – June 2028 grant period):

How will you sustain this work after the grant period ends?

Section 4: Budget

AFT Career Pathways Partnership Grant - Budget Example

Amount requested:

Upload budget with line items, descriptions, amounts, and total

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Budget narrative (briefly justify major line items):

Section 5: Certification

By submitting this application, the undersigned certifies that the information provided is accurate and that, if awarded, funds will be used for the purposes described above.

Signature:

Title:

Date:

Submit completed applications, along with any supporting materials, by 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 13, 2026. Questions may be directed to Beth Antunez, bantunez@aft.org.

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