Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)

NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.

Funding Description

Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) provides local educational agencies with funding for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs. Funding is provided to (1) state institutions, including the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and State Special Schools (Section 112); (2) secondary education programs (Section 131); and (3) postsecondary education programs (Section 132).

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria	State Special Schools and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are eligible to apply for Section 112 funding. High school districts, charter high schools, and county offices of education are eligible to apply for Section 131 funds. Regional Occupational Centers and Programs, and adult schools are eligible to apply for Section 132 funds.
Other Eligibility Considerations	New applicants must turn in an Intent to Apply form by January 31, 2024.
Eligible Grade Level(s)	9, 10, 11, 12, Adult
Eligible Age Level(s)	Not applicable

Funding

Legal Authority	Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)(P.L.109-270, Budget Act Item Number 6100-166-0890)
Source / Type	Federal / Grant
State Fiscal Year	2024-25
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes	3540,3550,3555 / 8290
Total Available	$64,000,000
Recipient Amount	Unavailable
Match Requirement	No
Allocation Formula	Unavailable

Important Dates

Date Application Available	Unavailable
Due Date	May 13, 2024
Expected Notification Date	July 1, 2024

Additional Information

Application	Unavailable
Background	Perkins Career and Technical Education [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/pk/]
Fiscal	Unavailable
Other	Unavailable

Contacts

Program	Program and Administrative Support Office, perkins@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal	Program and Administrative Support Office, perkins@cde.ca.gov
Division	Career & College Transition Division

Last Modified: November 28, 2023