CTE Grant: Innovation Grants

CTE Grant: Innovation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arkansas Department of Education
Last Updated: March 01, 2026

Summary

The CTE Grant: Innovation Grants, offered by the Arkansas Department of Education, aims to enhance career pathways aligned with high-demand occupations. These grants support educational cooperatives and single LEAs eligible for Perkins funds, particularly in rural areas or those with a high percentage of career and technical education (CTE) concentrators. By promoting innovative programs, this initiative seeks to bridge performance gaps and prepare individuals for nontraditional fields.

Overview

Innovation grants promote the development, implementation, and adoption of Career Pathways (Programs of Study) that are aligned with state-identified high-skills, high-wage, or in-demand occupations or industries. Through the identification and promotion of promising and proven career and technical education programs, practices, and strategies, which may include programs, practices, and strategies that prepare individuals for nontraditional fields, these grants are issued.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Education Cooperatives Consortia or single LEAs who are eligible for Perkins funds may apply that meet one of the following criteria:Rural Area; Areas with high percentage of CTE concentrators or CTE participants; Areas with high numbers of CTE concentrators or CTE participants; Areas with disparities or gaps in performance