FY2027: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Postsecondary Allocation Grant
This grant funds Massachusetts postsecondary institutions to improve equitable, high-quality career and technical education programs and strengthen connections with secondary education.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 23, 2026: Application submission deadline (FY2027 Perkins V Postsecondary Allocation Grant)
Funding Amounts: Annual allocations by institution; project period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027; minimum 20% of funds for secondary-postsecondary linkages.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts postsecondary institutions in improving career and technical education (CTE) programs, emphasizing equity, real-world learning, and closing achievement gaps.
Key Information: Community colleges must complete an Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA), adding 4–6 weeks to processing.
Description
This federal grant program assists eligible Massachusetts postsecondary institutions in enhancing their career and technical education (CTE) programs in alignment with the Massachusetts Perkins V State Plan. The grant is designed to foster equitable, high-quality, and career-connected learning environments, with a particular focus on serving historically underserved and special populations. Funded activities must intentionally advance at least one of the following objectives: cultivating supportive learning environments, promoting deeper, real-world learning, or ensuring equitable access to effective educators. A minimum of 20% of each award must be devoted to activities that link secondary and postsecondary education. The overarching goal is to close achievement gaps by improving performance on Perkins core indicators.
