Credentials to Careers Grant
Forecasted
The Credentials to Careers Grant from the Iowa Department of Education funds Iowa school districts to expand CTE programs and help students earn industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields.
Funder: Iowa Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027
Funding Amounts: Funding is tiered by credential labor-market value; supports assessment fees, materials, equipment, and software for credential attainment.
Summary: Supports Iowa school districts in building or expanding CTE programs that enable students to earn state-approved, industry-recognized credentials.
Key Information: Priority is given to districts that have not previously received this grant.
Description
The Credentials to Careers Grant, offered by the Iowa Department of Education, is designed to assist Iowa school districts in developing or expanding secondary career and technical education (CTE) programs. These programs enable students to earn state-approved, industry-recognized credentials aligned with high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand occupations. The grant encourages sustainable integration of credential attainment into existing CTE pathways, helping students acquire stackable skills that support career advancement and workforce readiness. Funds may be used for expenses such as assessment fees, instructional materials, equipment, and software directly supporting student credential attainment.
