The purpose of the CTE Career Cluster and Program Affiliate grant is to assist MSDE in identifying CTE career cluster and program affiliate partners to support the development, implementation, and expansion of CTE programs.
CTE career cluster and program affiliates will partner with MSDE to provide professional learning to CTE teachers and administrators, develop content and curriculum resources to support CTE programs of study, support the related Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), assist in convening the Statewide Program Advisory Committee (PAC), offer continuing professional development credits to instructors, and offer articulated and/or transcripted college credit to CTE students.
This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was released on June 16, 2025.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025. No later than 5:00 pm EST.
Total funding amount is $500,000. Grant awards will not exceed $60,000.
Eight to Ten (8-10)
MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the application process. The sessions will be held on:
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Video Call Link
Or dial: (US) +1 402-868-0041 PIN: 951 403 947#
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Video Call Link
Or dial: (US) +1 339-788-5412 PIN: 567 289 792#
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Video Call Link
Or dial: (US) +1 314-730-2507 PIN: 551 207 204#
If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager
Marquita Friday
Director of School Support
Division of College and Career Pathways
Office: (410) 767-0183
marquita.friday@maryland.gov
Grant Information Guide (PDF)
Application for Participation (PDF)
Application for Participation (Word)