Empowering Students
Utah’s Catalyst Center Grant Program funds learning centers that bridge the classroom and the workplace, empowering students to shape their futures.
What is the Catalyst Center Grant Program?
The Catalyst Center Grant Program, created by Utah's H.B. 447, establishes a grant program to help local education agencies (LEAs) create or expand catalyst centers. The purpose of the program is to support LEAs in creating and expanding these centers to align with labor market needs and state career and technical education goals and drive student engagement.
What is a Catalyst Center?
A Catalyst Center is a profession-based learning hub that bridges classroom education with real-world experience. These centers give students the opportunity to explore careers, gain hands-on skills, and work on projects shaped by industry partners. By blending academics with practical learning, Catalyst Centers spark curiosity, ignite opportunities, and prepare students for success in college, career, and life.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications must be submitted from the local education agency (LEA) and not an individual school. LEAs include school districts, charter schools, and the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.Application Timeline
Information coming soon.
Contact Information
Stephanie N. Patton, EdD
Catalyst Center Grant Program Director
Phone: (801) 538-7989 | Email
Utah State Board of Education
250 East 500 South
PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
