The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Cluster and Program Affiliate grant provides federal Perkins funds to two- and four-year colleges and universities, community-based organizations, and non-profits to partner with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to support Maryland’s vision for career and technical education. That vision is for each student to have access and opportunity to engage in career programs of study that:
align to high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand careers;
includes the opportunity to earn post-secondary credit;
provides generalized work-based learning experiences across multiple grade levels that require the application of academic and technical knowledge and skills in a work setting; and
provides support for students to earn an industry-recognized credential and participate in the high school level of a registered apprenticeship program prior to graduation.
This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was released on July 8, 2024.
Proposals are due no later than 5pm on August 23, 2024.
$500,000. Grant awards for an individual recipient shall 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:
If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Managers:
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.dejesus@maryland.gov
Grant Information Guide (PDF)
Application for Participation (PDF)
Application for Participation (Word)
Customer Service Presentation (PDF)