FY2027 Federal Perkins - Illinois Department of Corrections

The purpose of this funding is to enhance instruction and academic support activities that strengthen and improve career and technical education within Illinois correctional centers. The funding is intended for CTE coursework provided by Illinois community colleges in program areas such as automotive technology, culinary arts, construction occupations, and horticulture. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The funding source is Federal Or Federal Pass Through, specifically Federal Perkins funds authorized through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. • The award type is Non Competitive, and indirect costs are capped at 5% of the total award allocation. • The expected number of awards is 1, and the award start and end dates are not specified. • Eligible applicants must meet the definition of an “eligible institution or recipient” as defined by Sec 7, Section 3 (A-H) of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.