Innovative Grants

The CTE New Program grant initiative will reopen to new applicants in March 2027 for FY28 funding. This initiative is only available for approved CTE programs. School districts will be notified on the status of their grant application via approval or rejection letter in July of the awarded year. Detailed outlines and rubrics for each grant are linked below.  

In FY27, we are opening all innovative grants to rural schools that don't meet the $15,000 allocation requirement! For more details, check out the quick guide below.

Applications open March 2027 and close May 2027.

• High Growth and Emerging Technology
• Supporting CTE Special Populations
• Career Development and Programs of Study
• Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships
• Innovation in Career Exploration
• ISRR - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work
• Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - Other
• CTE New Program - Will reopen in March 2027 for new applicants! 
• Improving Academic Proficiency

• High Growth and Emerging Technology
• Supporting CTE Special Populations
• Career Development and Programs of Study
• Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships
• Innovation in Career Exploration
• ISRR - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work
• Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - Other
• CTE New Program
• Improving Academic Proficiency

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Jordan Duck by email or call (405) 743-5401.