FY2027: Career Technical Education CTE Secondary Programs & Postsecondary Programs — Perkins Reserve
This grant supports Massachusetts CTE programs in enhancing curriculum, equipment, and services to meet workforce needs and Perkins V standards.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Fund Code 0453: ~$40,000 total; Fund Code 0459: ~$100,000 total; typical awards range from $5,000–$34,000 per recipient.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts districts and postsecondary programs to improve career technical education, address workforce needs, and close achievement gaps under Perkins V.
Description
This federal grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), is designed to help school districts and eligible postsecondary programs in Massachusetts enhance their Career Technical Education (CTE) offerings. The program supports initiatives that align with state standards for size, scope, and quality as defined by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The grant prioritizes high-quality CTE programs, especially those serving populations that are chronically unemployed or underemployed, and encourages projects that address local and regional workforce needs in innovative, high-demand, or rural sectors. Funding can be used for program improvement activities such as services, supplies, equipment, curriculum development, and capacity building, all within the guidelines of Perkins allowable expenses.
