FY2027: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Postsecondary Allocation Grant
This grant funds Massachusetts postsecondary institutions to enhance equitable, diverse, and deeper learning in Career and Technical Education programs under Perkins V, with a focus on closing achievement gaps.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 23, 2026
Funding Amounts: Allocation amounts vary by institution; awards typically span 1 year (July 2026–June 2027); see allocations page for details.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts postsecondary institutions in enhancing Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, emphasizing equity, workforce diversity, and deeper learning under Perkins V.
Key Information: At least 20% of funds must be used for secondary-postsecondary linkage activities; funds must supplement, not supplant, non-federal resources.
Description
This grant provides federal funding to eligible postsecondary institutions in Massachusetts to improve and expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) and career-connected learning programs in alignment with the state's Perkins V plan. The initiative is designed to ensure equitable, culturally and linguistically sustaining educational environments, foster student belonging and engagement, and support the development of a diverse and effective educator workforce. Funds must be used to advance at least one of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s strategic objectives: whole student support, deeper learning, or workforce diversity. There is a strong emphasis on closing achievement gaps for populations that are chronically unemployed or underemployed, including special populations.
