Career and Technical Education Industry Recognized Credential Grants
Career and Technical Education Industry Recognized Credential Grants support New Hampshire CTE students through equipment, educator training, and exams to expand credential access and attainment.
Funder: New Hampshire Department of Education
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Spend or obligate funds) | January 15, 2027 (Final monthly reports) | Late applications accepted subject to available funds
Funding Amounts: No prescribed minimum or maximum; past projects ranged from $5,000 to $50,000
Summary: Supports expanded access to industry recognized credentials for New Hampshire CTE students through equipment, educator training, examinations, and related activities.
Key Information: Applicants must be New Hampshire LEAs or Reporting Authorities receiving 2025–2026 Perkins V funds.
Description
The New Hampshire Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education, within the Bureau of Career Development, uses Perkins V reserve funds to support activities that increase the number of CTE students earning industry recognized credentials (IRCs). The program funds promising practices that expand credential access and attainment beyond existing offerings, with the goal of developing models that can be scaled or replicated statewide.
Projects must serve students in one or more programs at a regional CTE center or within the Community College System of New Hampshire. Supported work includes equipment, supplies, educator training, examination fees, practice tests, and student portfolios leading to industry recognition. Competitive priorities emphasize projected increases in credential attainment and plans to sustain new opportunities through annual Perkins V allocations or other funding sources.
