CTE Grants
This CTE Grants website has been developed to be a one-stop-shop for all CTE grant information. Find helpful information within the CTE Administrators’ Guide and on each of the three CTE grant’s respective webpages.
CTE Grant Administrators' Guide
The CTE Grant Administrators’ Guide is the main and trusted source of information for CTE administrators when administering CTE programs in Nebraska. CTE grant recipients (schools, consortia, and community colleges) are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in this guide.
Perkins V Grant
The Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is the federal education investment Career and Technical Education programs in all 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories.
State CTE Grant
Nebraska State CTE funds are appropriated through the State’s biennium budget. They are distributed between secondary districts and postsecondary institutions. Each school district will receive at least $7,500.
reVISION Action Grant
The reVISION Action grant program provides Perkins funds for eligible secondary and postsecondary recipients to help implement the reVISION action steps developed and identified throughout the reVISION process.
Annual CTE Grants Calendar
| March 1, 2027 | Intent to Participate in 2027-2028 Perkins V and State CTE grants due |
| May 1, 2027 | (Ongoing) Budget Amendment submissions due for 2026-2027 Perkins and State CTE Grants |
| June, 2027 | 2027-2028 Perkins Budget Template, and Annual Grant Narrative submission due. |
| June, 2027 | 2027-2028 State CTE Grant Budget Template due |
| June 15, 2027 | All Secondary Perkins Accountability Data due |
| July 1, 2027 | Perkins V and State CTE grant award period begins (after approved budget and Grant Award Notification received) |
| September 1, 2027 | Final Claims for Perkins V and State CTE grant reimbursement for 2026-27 due |
| October 15, 2027 | All postsecondary Perkins Accountability Data due to NDE |
CTE Grant Administration Meetings
Review past CTE Grant Administrator meetings and register for upcoming sessions.
Upcoming Meeting
April 12, 2027 – Registration Coming Soon!
- 9:00-10:00 AM CDT
- 1:00-2:00 PM CDT