The Department of Education has published a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for $2.8 million for projects that will identify, support, and evaluate evidence-based and innovative strategies and activities to improve and modernize career and technical education (CTE) and to ensure workforce skills taught in Perkins-funded programs align with labor market needs. The Department anticipates making up to six awards.

The NIA is available at the following link: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/04/15/2019-07456/applications-for-new-awards-perkins-innovation-and-modernization-grant-program

OCTAE hosted a webinar for prospective applicants on the new Perkins Innovation and Modernization Grant Program on Thursday, April 25 at 2:00 PM Eastern time.

• Webinar Presentation (PDF, 55 KB)
• Recorded Webinar (2:05:05)
• Transcript (DOCX, 58 KB)

The Department of Treasury has announced a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for $100 million for "pay for results" projects that result in 21 outcomes described in the notice. State and local governments are eligible applicants. The Treasury anticipates making five to ten awards.

The NOFA, along with frequently asked questions, is available at the following site: https://home.treasury.gov/services/social-impact-partnerships/sippra-pay-for-results