K12 SWP Grant Application
Selection Committee Priorities & Process
selection & allocation criteria
(click link above for full Memo)
Per the 2021 State K12 SWP Audit Report each Regional Selection Committee is required to publish the Priorities and Process criteria for the review and selection of proposals, and the allocation of funds.
The BACCC K12 SWP Selection Committee will give priority to applications that show direct, clear, and intentional alignment to the following priorities:
Projects that build highly integrated K12 to postsecondary to employment pathways and programs of study
Projects that address racial, gender, and/or socio-economic equity gaps
Projects that facilitate partnerships between community colleges and LEAs to expand the use of dual enrollment and other forms of early college credit
See the linked memo to the left for Additional Details
What's New this year?
Application Timeline (2022)
Week of Aug 22nd Round 5 RFA Release
Aug 19 - Oct 21 Round 5 Questions Submission Timeframe
Aug 19 - Oct 19 K12 SWP Online Application submission window in NOVA
Aug 24 Bidders' Conference Webinar
Sept 14 Regional Engagement Information Session on K14 Bi-Weekly extended call 12:00 - 2:00
Sept 1 NOVA platform applicant training
Sept 21 Questions Submission Deadline to K12SWP@cccco.edu
Oct 14 K12 SWP Applications due in NOVA system
Oct 17 - Nov 18 K12 Selection Committee reviews applications and submit nominations of proposed grantees
Nov 18 K12 SWP preliminary awards announced
Dec 06 Appeals due to SWP Regional Consortium
Dec 16 SWP Regional Consortia communicate intent to award funds to LEAs & initiate subcontract process
Jan 1, 2023 K12 SWP project term begins
Contract Processing (2023)
Timeline
Jan 31 W9 and New Vendor Information Forms due for first time grantees
Jan 31 (or sooner) Revised NOVA plan submission deadline
Feb 15 BACCC review of revised plans
Feb 24 Contracts sent to LEAs
March 15 Advance payment (70% of grant award) will be issued after fully executed contract is provided to LEA
Round 4 Archived Materials
R4 Applicant References:
Application Timeline (2021)
Aug 16 - Oct 15 K12 SWP Online Application submission window in NOVA
Aug 24 Bidders' Conference Webinar
Sept 2021 Regional Engagement Information Sessions Dates:
Silicon Valley - F, 09/10/21
Santa Cruz / MB - M, 09/13/21
SF / Peninsula - W, 09/15/21
North Bay - M, 09/20/21
East Bay - F, 09/24/21
Sept 1 NOVA platform applicant training
Sept 17 Questions Submission Deadline to K12SWP@cccco.edu
Oct 15 K12 SWP Applications due in NOVA system
Oct 18 - Nov 19 K12 Selection Committee reviews applications and submit nominations of proposed grantees
Nov 23 K12 SWP preliminary awards announced
Dec 10 Appeals due to SWP Regional Consortium
Dec 24 SWP Regional Consortia communicate intent to award funds to LEAs and initiate subcontract process
Jan 1, 2022 K12 SWP project term begins
Contract Processing (2022)
Timeline
Jan 31 W9 and New Vendor Information Forms due for first time grantees
Jan 31 (or sooner) Revised NOVA plan submission deadline
Feb 15 BACCC review of revised plans
Feb 25 Contracts sent to LEAs
March 15 Advance payment (70% of grant award) will be issued after fully executed contract is provided to LEA