FY2027: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Secondary Allocation Grant
This grant supports Massachusetts school districts in enhancing equitable, high-quality secondary Career and Technical Education programs, with a focus on deeper learning, educator diversity, and closing achievement gaps.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 23, 2026
Funding Amounts: Annual allocations by formula; award size varies by district; funds must be spent within the fiscal year (no earlier than 7/1/2026–6/30/2027).
Summary: Supports Massachusetts school districts in improving secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, emphasizing equity, real-world learning, and educator diversity.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted in GEM$; grant funds must supplement, not supplant, non-federal funds; indirect and direct administrative costs combined cannot exceed 5% of the award.
Description
This federal grant assists Massachusetts public school districts and consortia in enhancing secondary-level Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in alignment with the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) and state priorities. The program aims to create equitable opportunities, support deeper learning through relevant instruction, and foster a diverse and effective educator workforce. Grant activities must address at least one of the state’s strategic objectives: supporting the whole student, promoting deeper learning, or developing a diverse workforce. Priority is given to closing achievement gaps for historically underserved populations, especially in Perkins core performance indicators.
