FY2027: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Secondary Allocation Grant
This grant supports Massachusetts districts in enhancing equitable, high-quality secondary Career and Technical Education programs, with a focus on real-world learning and closing achievement gaps under Perkins V.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 23, 2026
Funding Amounts: Annual allocations vary by district; amounts are formula-based and contingent on federal funding availability; project period runs July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts districts to improve secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, emphasizing equity, real-world learning, and closing achievement gaps under Perkins V.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via GEM$; signed federal assurances required for approval.
Description
This federal grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), is designed to enhance secondary-level Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in alignment with the Massachusetts State Plan for Perkins V. The program aims to ensure equitable, high-quality, and career-connected learning opportunities for all students, with a particular focus on historically underserved populations. Funding supports strategic objectives such as fostering supportive learning environments, promoting deeper, real-world learning, and developing a diverse and effective educator workforce. Districts are expected to use funds to address achievement gaps, especially among chronically unemployed or underemployed populations, and to demonstrate compliance with both state and federal requirements for CTE program improvement.
