FY2027: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Secondary Allocation Grant
This grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education funds initiatives to enhance equitable, high-quality secondary career and technical education under Perkins V.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 23, 2026
Funding Amounts: Formula-based allocations; award size varies by district, typically annual; administrative costs and indirect costs combined cannot exceed 5% of the award.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts school districts in strengthening secondary career and technical education programs, with a focus on equity and closing achievement gaps, under Perkins V.
Key Information: Application must be submitted in GEM$; major equipment ($30,000+) requires prior approval and documentation.
Description
This federal grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), funds school districts and consortia to enhance secondary-level career and technical education (CTE) programs in alignment with the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The program is designed to ensure equitable access to high-quality CTE, support for historically underserved student populations, and the integration of real-world, culturally sustaining learning experiences. Funds must supplement, not supplant, existing resources and be used to address locally identified needs as determined through a Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA).
