Grant opportunity · Maryland State Department of Education

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Perkins Reserve Grant FY 2026

Up to $200,000 per award

About this opportunity

The CTE Perkins Reserve Grant is federally funded through Perkins V and released annually as a competitive grant to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) and community college (CC) partners. In FY26, the grant focuses on testing or expanding innovative solutions to barriers under The Blueprint for Maryland's Future—specifically, establishing or expanding Registered Apprenticeships and/or quality pre-apprenticeship programs that lead directly to a Registered Apprenticeship within Maryland public school districts. Applicants must target secondary schools in preparation for Maryland's high-demand priority sectors or other sectors with high regional demand. Total funding of $500,000 is available, with an estimated 2–4 grants awarded (maximum $200,000 per grantee). The grant period is Jul…

Who may apply

government, higher education institution

Deadline

2025-07-31

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