Innovation and Modernization Program

The purpose of the Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant program is to identify, support, and rigorously evaluate evidence-based and innovative strategies and activities to improve and modernize career and technical education (CTE) and ensure workforce skills taught in CTE programs funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, as amended by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), align with labor market needs.

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The Department of Education conducted the first Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant competition in 2019, which resulted in nine 36-month awards totaling $4,406,964. Three grantees completed their project September 2022. The other six grantees are in no-cost time extensions, with anticipated closeout dates ranging from September 2023 to September 2024.

Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications – Perkins Innovation and Modernization Grant Program, published on 04/15/2019.

Click on grantee names to view project details, including grant applications and external evaluation reports.

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