CTE Grant: Non-Traditional Grants

CTE Grant: Non-Traditional Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arkansas Department of Education
Last Updated: August 26, 2025

Summary

The CTE Grant for Non-Traditional Grants supports Perkins V Programs of Study, focusing on fields where individuals from one gender make up less than 25% of the workforce, such as technology and computer science. Eligible applicants include education cooperatives and single local education agencies (LEAs) qualified for Perkins funding. For detailed career pathways in Arkansas for 2024-2025, refer to the provided link. This initiative aims to promote gender diversity in high-skill occupations.

Overview

Definition of Non-Trad for Perkins V Programs of Study Perkins V defines ‘Non-Traditional Fields’ as, “ occupations or fields of work, such as careers in computer science, technology, and other current and emerging high-skill occupations, for which individuals from one gender comprised less than 25% of the individuals employed in each such occupation or field of work.” [Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 § 3 (33)] A list of Arkansas’ 2024-2025 Career Pathways with Non-Traditional Field Designations noted where applicable is located here.

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 funding may apply