FY2027: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Partnership Planning Grant and Career Technical Education CTE Program Planning Grant
This grant supports Massachusetts schools in planning and developing new or expanded CTE programs to increase student access to high-quality career and technical education pathways.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Intent to Apply) | August 21, 2026 (Grant application) | October 16, 2026 (Part A application) | March 5, 2027 (Part B application) | May 14, 2027 (Part B desk review) | June 24, 2027 (Remediate SHAR Safety items) | June 25, 2027 (Final designation deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per grant option; project duration upon approval through June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports Massachusetts districts, charters, and collaboratives in planning and developing new or expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to increase student access to high-quality CTE pathways.
Key Information: Intent to Apply is required by June 30, 2026 to be eligible for full proposal submission.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), funds planning and development activities for new or expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The initiative aims to expand student access to high-quality CTE pathways that align with labor market needs, especially for underserved populations. Two funding streams are available: the CTE Partnership Planning Grant (Option 1, Fund Code 0412) and the CTE Program Planning Grant (Option 2, Fund Code 0422). Both options support eligible organizations in building collaborative, sustainable models for CTE delivery, including work-based learning, curriculum design, and partnership development.
