Career and Technical Education — National Programs

CFDA 84.051 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$12.4M FY2026
$12.4M
FY24
$12.4M
FY25
$12.4M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

To provide support, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, for research, development, demonstration, dissemination, evaluation, assessment, capacity-building, and technical assistance activities aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of career and technical education (CTE) programs authorized under the Perkins Act V.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • School District
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Other

Depending on the activity to be funded, eligible applicants may include institutions of higher education or consortia of institutions of higher education, public or private nonprofit organizations, or consortia thereof, and State boards designated as the sole State agencies for the administration of State career and technical education, or consortia thereof. Applicants under Sec. 114(e) must be eligible entities as specified in Sec. (3)(19).

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed in accordance with section 114 of Perkins V and with the requirements set forth for application notices and any notices announcing requirements, priorities, and selection criteria that the Department may publish in the Federal Register for a given competition and the regulations at 34 CFR Part 75.

Approximately 90 to 120 days.

Program details & compliance

Description

To provide support, directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, for research, development, demonstration, dissemination, evaluation, assessment, capacity-building, and technical assistance activities aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of career and technical education (CTE) programs authorized under the Perkins Act V.

Mission Categories

Primary: Elementary and Secondary Education

Other categories:
Higher EducationVocational Education

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Awards are made to support activities designed to improve career and technical education. Announcements of grant competitions are published in the Federal Register. Contract competitions are announced in the FedBizOps.

Required Documentation

Signature by authorized designated officials on the grant application or contract proposal. For State agencies, allowability of costs is determined in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Matching Requirements

Matching requirements may apply for specific grant programs as indicated in the program’s notice inviting applications.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Robin Utz
(202)245-7767
Department of Education, OCTAE Division of Academic and Technical Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-07-31. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:02:32.