To date, Collaborative members have invested in more than 30 projects across the Capital Region, turning shared vision into action.
The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative invests in innovative projects that bring our vision to life. Through our Workgroup and Scale-Up Accelerator Fund proposal processes, Collaborative members propose and vote on the projects that receive funding. These investments support initiatives that expand dual enrollment, strengthen transfer pathways, serve high priority student populations, and build career-connected learning opportunities in sectors like healthcare, engineering, and biotech. Each project reflects our region’s shared commitment to equity, collaboration, and measurable impact, helping students move more seamlessly from high school to college and into rewarding careers.
Scale-Up Accelerator Funds
Round 1
Roseville Joint USD
$444,356
A program to triple engineering pathway graduates with flexible options leading to high school internships, Sierra College credentials, or degrees at Sacramento State.
Lake Tahoe Community College & Lake Tahoe USD
$100,700
Expands dual enrollment for Latinx students, advancing equity, college attainment, and workforce readiness.
Sierra College & Kaiser Permanente
$74,874
A pilot program to mitigate instructor shortages, enabling more healthcare pathway students.
Los Rios Community College District
$325,070
Expands allied health programs to address workforce needs with culturally relevant care.
Round 2
Sacramento State & Sierra College
$297,000
A scalable dual enrollment model connecting community college coursework in Mechatronics, Welding, and Advanced Manufacturing to upper-division engineering at Sac State’s Placer Center.
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School
$153,000
Sacramento’s first high school-based Certified Nursing Assistant program, serving underrepresented students through dual enrollment and work-based learning.
Dual Enrollment Workgroup
Cosumnes River College (CRC) & Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)
$99,000
Two EGUSD high school counselors will serve as adjunct faculty at CRC to support dual enrollment students, alongside student ambassadors, counselor training, and online tutoring
through NetTutor.
American River College (ARC)
$127,400
Enhances its Dual Enrollment program by fostering a support network among high schools, students, and faculty to help students succeed in college-level courses.
Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County Office of Education
$31,000
Program to help Sacramento students explore dual enrollment and career paths online.
Breakthrough Sacramento
$99,150
Expands dual enrollment for under-resourced students through a summer program and year-round support to earn college credit and explore STEM and healthcare careers.
Lake Tahoe Community College
$33,583
Supports college visits for dual enrollment students, focusing on Latinx, low-income, and first-generation students, to encourage transfer and college enrollment at LTCC, Sacramento State, and UC Davis.
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Yuba College
$226,648.38
Expands education access in Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa counties through a new Middle College Program for high schoolers and expanded dual enrollment for adult learners via a five-county consortium.
Marysville Joint Unified School District (MJUSD)
$60,000
MJUSD and Lindhurst High School launched a STEM initiative with UC Davis, focusing on engineering, coding, and robotics.
Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD)
$243,000
A new online enrollment system for dual enrollment students streamlines registration and improves access to college classes.
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
$380,000
Launched a pilot program offering four $95,000 grants to high schools committed to developing or scaling up dual enrollment pathways.
Data Sharing & Innovation Workgroup
Sacramento County Office of Education
$207,705.00
Supports K-12 districts with data tools and a dual enrollment dashboard to connect with colleges.
Los Rios Community College District
$340,780.00
Expands Los Rios’ data warehouse to support K-16 data sharing with Elk Grove USD and Sacramento State.
Los Rios Community College District & Sacramento State
$400,000.00
Extends the K-16 Data Sharing Pilot to add new reports and dashboards, deepening collaboration across institutions.
Priority Student Populations Workgroup
UC Davis
$55,000
Supports marginalized transfer students at UC Davis’ College of Biological Sciences, helping them complete STEM degrees and launch careers in health and biological sciences.
UC Davis
$3,000 per year for 2 years
Funds transportation to inspire underrepresented students at the Avanza Rising Scholars Conference to pursue higher education.
UC Davis
$120,580
Provides internships and research opportunities to support underrepresented STEM students on their path to medical school.
Project Attain & Sacramento K-16 Collaborative
$320,000
Launched targeted outreach campaign to support adult learners from underserved communities pursuing higher education.
CA Tribal College
$66,300 (over 3 years)
This program mentors and empowers men of color to graduate high school and pursue college success.
Cosumnes River College & Sacramento State
$220,000 ($110,000 per year for two years)
This two-year pilot offers priority students dedicated full-time support to ease their transfer from CRC to Sacramento State.
Los Rios Community College District
$37,713
A two-day hybrid event providing in-depth guidance on transfer options like TAP, TAG, and ADTs, with a focus on supporting men of color and first-generation college students.
Woodland Community College
$100,000
Supports adults 26+ with some college education but no degree, offering incentives and personalized support to help them return and complete their education.
Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)
$40,359.81
Supports low-income students and students of color through a residential experience at Sac State and UC Davis, plus funding for the 1300 Campaign conference.
Lake Tahoe Community College, Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento State
$267,852
A regional effort to reengage adult learners through targeted outreach, advising, stipends, and readiness tools to boost reenrollment and graduation.
Sacramento State, Sacramento City College, Elk Grove USD, Sacramento City USD, Woodland Joint USD
$62,620
Supports male students of color through a PK–20 pipeline, building mentorship and pathways into education careers.
Los Rios Community College District
$9,133.63 (Partially Funded)
Provides wage subsidies for employers to host paid internships, supporting low-income, first-gen, adult learners, and students of color in career-aligned roles.
Transfer Pathways Workgroup
Marysville Joint Unified School District (MJUSD)
$460,000
A four-year medical pathway program preparing students for healthcare careers with internships, field trips, and college courses.
Lake Tahoe Community College & Sacramento State
$89,188
A pilot transfer program providing early support and a seamless pathway for rural, Latinx, and low-income students transitioning from LTCC to Sacramento State.
Los Rios Community College District, Lake Tahoe Community College, Sacramento State, Yuba Community College District, Sierra College
$232,000
Developing regional eTranscript systems to simplify and speed up transfer and reverse transfer processes, saving students time and costs.
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC)
$27,000
Supports transfer and career pathways for low-income, first-gen, rural, and returning students through academic mapping, college visits, and outreach.
Sacramento State (CSUS)
$100,000
Supports veteran students’ transfer and career success with dedicated counseling, credit recognition, and career prep services.
Sacramento City College (SCC)
$237,049.37 (Partial Funding)
Launches a cohort program supporting African American and Latino students with culturally responsive teaching and support to boost transfer success and equity.
Career Pathways Workgroup
Marysville Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) & Lindhurst High School
$130,000
A STEM program partnering with UC Davis to engage students in engineering, coding, and robotics.
UC Davis
$5,000
Supports marginalized students in building networks, accessing resources, and pursuing careers in health and biological sciences
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
$528,350
Supports students across multiple counties by connecting high school, college, and certification programs with healthcare career guidance.
Sierra College
$217,000
Launches a Surgical Technician program with dual enrollment to prepare students for high-wage healthcare jobs.
Folsom Lake College
$114,000
Develops a Radiology Technician program with dual enrollment to expand healthcare career paths and diversify the workforce in Rancho Cordova. Supports the conversion of the Rancho Cordova Center into a Health Care Hub to serve Rancho Cordova and surrounding communities.
Lake Tahoe Community College
$50,180
Expands dual-enrollment Dental Assisting and promotes high-demand careers with credentials and externships in healthcare, culinary, and forestry.
UC Davis
$120,580
Supports underrepresented community college students pursuing medicine with paid internships, research, travel, and MCAT prep.
American River College
$17,269.83 (partial funding)
A 3-week intensive program preparing 100 underrepresented students for engineering and computing careers with training, coaching, and apprenticeship connections.
Sacramento State
$112,500
Piloting a digital platform and mentoring program to connect underrepresented students with engineering and computing careers, enhancing STEM access and transfer readiness.