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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Revitalization Grant Program

AGC Oregon Columbia Chapter Foundation

Funding Amount

$50,000 - $500,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Revitalization Grant Program

Background: This grant program was established through the passage of House Bill 3362 during the 2011 Oregon Legislative Session. AGC and industry allies secured $2 million in funding earmarked for career and technical education opportunities. The bill was unanimously approved by both the Oregon House and Senate.

Administrator: Oregon Department of Education

Geographic Scope: Oregon

Eligible Applicants:

  • School districts

  • Education service districts

  • Public schools

  • Public charter schools

  • Any combination of the above
  • Award Amount: Grant requests can range from $50,000 to $500,000

    Focus Areas:

  • Develop, expand, or assess the ability of CTE programs to meet workforce needs

  • Give students required skills for Oregon's high demand and high-paying jobs

  • Spark innovation and foster partnerships between schools and industry
  • Key Purpose: Strengthen the construction industry's future workforce by developing career and technical education opportunities

    Related Initiative: The legislation also eliminated legal impediments to establishing charter schools similar to the Academy for Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE Academy).

    Contact Information:

  • Allison Koenker (for general questions about HB 3362 and AGC's involvement)

  • Andrew Beyer (AGC Past President, sits on CTE Revitalization Advisory Committee)
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) process

    How to Apply: To access the grant application and additional information, click the application link on the Oregon Department of Education website.

    Eligible Applicants Must Be:

  • School districts

  • Education service districts

  • Public schools

  • Public charter schools

  • Or any combination thereof
  • Award Size: Requests can range from $50,000 to $500,000

    What AGC Oregon Columbia Chapter Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $42K
    Median grant
    $42K
    • By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR.

    Example grants

    • Junior Achievement of or & WA · Portland, OR

      Program service

      $42K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsworkforce-developmenteducation

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