ERC is the Leader in Securing CTEFP Grants for California School Districts
157
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CTEFP grants secured for 83 California high schools across all 7 prior CTEFP competitions
$300M+
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funding secured for California school districts
98%
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of districts who pursued CTEFP with ERC have secured funding
100%
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application success rate in most recent CTEFP competition of 52
applications submitted
* Totals include Round 7 applications projected to be approved in 2026 based on scores received
ERC’s grant writing team has developed CTEFP proposals for nearly two decades.
The ERC Competitive Edge
In a highly competitive program such as CTEFP, where only a few points can determine whether a proposal is funded, ERC gives districts a competitive advantage using three strategies:
1. Experienced CTEFP
Grant Writers
Deep experience across every CTEFP cycle
ERC’s senior grant writers have developed successful CTEFP proposals since the program’s first cycle in 2007. The same experienced team continues to lead proposal development for districts pursuing funding in upcoming cycles.
2. Data-Driven Proposal Strategy
Built from nearly two decades of application analysis
ERC maintains a library of past CTEFP applications and reviewer scoring data. Our team analyzes proposal trends and scoring patterns to strengthen future CTEFP applications.
3. Structured Grant Development Process
A proven roadmap for successful proposals
ERC provides districts with a structured proposal development framework that guides each step of the CTEFP process, from facility planning and partner coordination to documentation and narrative development.