FY2027 Federal Postsecondary Perkins Basic Grant - Career and Technical Education

The FY2027 Federal Postsecondary Perkins Basic Grant - Career and Technical Education provides federal funding to community colleges for career and technical education (CTE) programs. The purpose of the grant is to develop the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in CTE programs. The grant is authorized through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. • Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. • The grant has a funding restriction, with an indirect cost rate capped at 5% of the total award allocation. • Applications will be reviewed by employees of the ICCB for completeness and adherence to federal Perkins law. • Quarterly reports are required, with specific due dates outlined in the grant guidelines.