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FY 2026 State Allocations for Career and Technical Education Grants (Perkins V)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career Technical and Adult Education is announcing estimated FY 2026 state allocations for Career and Technical Education (CTE) under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education - Office of Career Technical and Adult Education - Funding Details: - Formula-based grant funding for states, DC, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and outlying areas (American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Palau) - Total estimated program funding: $1,418,250,280 - Individual state and territory allocations specified - Purpose: - Supports CTE programs at secondary and postsecondary levels - Requirements: - State education agencies must submit budgets and obligate funds by the end of the funding period - No specific products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured; this is a grant allocation - Notable Aspects: - Funds are distributed in two portions (approx. 40% and 60%) - All funds must be obligated within the specified period and liquidated within 120 days after the funding period ends

Description

This program memorandum advises states of the estimated FY 2026 State Allocations under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V). The allocations provide funding for career and technical education assistance to states, including secondary and postsecondary education. The memorandum includes estimated funding amounts for each state and outlying area, instructions for budget submission, and contact information for questions. The program supports states including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and other outlying areas.

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