Career and Technical Education (CTE) Perkins Reserve Grant FY 2027
The CTE Perkins Reserve Grant FY 2027 funds Maryland LEAs to pilot or expand high school registered apprenticeship programs that advance innovative career readiness strategies.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (Full application, 5:00 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: $500,000 total; typically 2–4 awards per cycle; max award ~$200,000
Summary: Supports Maryland LEAs piloting or expanding high school registered apprenticeship programs to advance career readiness and meet state workforce goals.
Key Information: Only Maryland LEAs are eligible; focus on innovative CTE/apprenticeship strategies.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), is designed to help local education agencies (LEAs) in Maryland pilot or expand innovative strategies that address barriers to achieving the goals set forth in the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The current funding round emphasizes the establishment or expansion of high school level Registered Apprenticeships (HSLRAs) and related instruction, with a particular focus on increasing student access and awareness—especially in high-demand sectors. The ultimate goal is to support local innovation and progress toward having 45% of Maryland public high school graduates complete a registered apprenticeship or earn an industry-recognized credential before graduation by the 2030–2031 school year.
