The purpose of the Carl D. Perkins grant is to assist school districts and public two-year colleges in improving secondary and postsecondary-level career and technical education programs. As set forth in Perkins, the main priority is to close the achievement gap for special populations on the Perkins core indicators of performance.
All materials needed to apply for FY2027 Perkins Secondary funds (FC 0400) are posted with the grant RFP
FY2027 Perkins Secondary (FC 0400) allocation amounts by district (Coming Soon)
All materials needed to apply for FY2027 Perkins Postsecondary funds (FC 0401) are posted with the grant RFP
FY2027 Perkins Postsecondary (FC 0401) allocation amounts by district (Coming Soon)
Resources for Program Directors
Perkins Postsecondary Quick Reference Guide on Allowable and Unallowable Costs
Perkins Secondary Quick Reference Guide on Allowable and Unallowable Costs
Perkins V Resources
Perkins V Resource Guide on Required Use of Funds
Perkins V: Allowable Cost Guidance for the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Fund Codes 0400 and 0401) Entitlement Grant
Navigating Perkins in GEM$
Eligible Perkins V Grantees and High Quality College and Career Pathways (HQCCP)
Capital Expense Approval Form for Perkins FC 0400 FC 0401 (no construction)
Visit Perkins Funding for commonly asked questions.
Visit the Office of College, Career and Technical Education for more on career technical educational programs.
Last Updated: July 17, 2026