Career and Technical Education: Perkins Local Application

Purpose

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Formula Grant provides federal funds to support Career and Technical Education programs. Perkins V is a federal education program that invests in secondary and postsecondary CTE programs in all fifty states and the territories, and expands on opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow career and technical education programs of study within career pathways to earn credentials of value. It is dedicated to increasing learner access to high-quality CTE programs of study with a focus on program improvement; alignment across grades 5-12, postsecondary and workforce; and economic development. Perkins V is critical to ensuring programs meet the ever-changing needs of learners and employers.





When will the application be open?

This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was re-released on May 20, 2024.


Application Submission Date

Thursday, June 30, 2024. No later than 5:00 pm EST.


Funding Amount Available

$20, 813, 669


Estimated Number of Grants

Forty (40)



Questions

If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact:


Richard Kincaid
Senior Executive Director, Office of College and Career Pathways
Office: (410) 767-0426
richard.kincaid@maryland.gov


Tiffany DeJesus
Director of Operations, Accountability and Strategy, Office of College and Career Pathways
Office: (410) 767-0518
tiffany.dejesu@maryland.gov


Resources

Grant Information Guide (PDF)

Application for Participation (Secondary) (Word)

Application for Participation (Post Secondary) (Word)