Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO)- Distributive Education Clubs of America/Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) Year 5 Continuation

The New Jersey Department of Education is issuing a continuation grant (NGO 27‑AG58‑G06) to Kean University to administer the statewide DECA Career‑Technical Student Organization for FY 2026‑2027. The grant provides up to $158,500 in state vocational aid to cover salaries, travel, consultant services, competition venues, supplies, and other allowable costs needed to support DECA advisors, student officers, advisory committees, competitive events, and communications. The grantee must submit four interim reports and a final report, adhere to monthly reimbursement schedules, and comply with state procurement and reporting policies. Key responsibilities include staffing a state advisor, coordinating with DECA national, maintaining chapter databases, organizing competitions, and ensuring financial separation between grant and student‑organization funds.