FY2027 Federal Postsecondary Perkins Basic Grant - Career and Technical Education
Illinois Community College Board
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Overview
FY2027 Federal Postsecondary Perkins Basic Grant - Career and Technical Education
Provides Federal Postsecondary Perkins grants to community colleges for career and technical education (CTE) through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). Perkins V is the most important piece of legislation affecting CTE in Illinois. The purpose of the law is to develop more fully the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in CTE programs and programs of study.
Details
- Awarding Agency: Illinois Community College Board
- CSFA Number: 684-00-0465
- CSFA Popular Name: Perkins Grant
- Funding Opportunity Number: 84.048
- Assistance Listings Number: 84.048
- Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
- Award Type: Non Competitive
- Total Funding Available: $0.00
- Expected Number of Awards: 39
- Funding Sources: Federal Or Federal Pass Through
- Capital Grant: No
- Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
- Posted Date: 2026-03-06
- Award Period: 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30
Funding Source Description
Federal Perkins funds are authorized through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
Funding Restrictions
Indirect cost rate is capped at 5% of the total award allocation.
Indirect Cost Description
Indirect cost rate is capped at 5% of the total award allocation.
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
Yes
Citation Governing Indirect Cost Restriction
Adherence to EDGAR 2CFR200; Section 135c of Carl D. Perkins Act
Reporting
Pursuant to EDGAR guidelines, Postsecondary Perkins grant recipients are required to submit quarterly reports. Reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter.
QUARTERLY REPORTING SCHEDULE
REPORT PERIOD DUE DATE
Quarter 1: July 1 – September 30 October 30
Quarter 2: October 1 – December 31 January 30
Quarter 3: January 1– March 31 April 30
Quarter 4: April 1 – June 30 July 30
Additional Information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_VHJ7ZFzU
This link takes you to a recording of how to submit an application within the AmpliFund system.
Eligibility
Eligibility Type: Public
Eligible Applicants:
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Others
Additional Eligibility Information
To receive federal Postsecondary Perkins Title I funds, an institution must meet the definition of an “eligible institution or recipient” as defined by Section 3 (13a-14b) of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. All public Illinois community colleges are eligible to receive Perkins funding.
How to Apply
Submission Timeline
- Submission Opens: 2026-03-06
- Submission Closes: 2026-05-15
- Submission Timeline: One Time
- Application Review Start / Pre-Qualification Deadline: 2026-05-18
Question Submission
- Questions Open: 2026-03-06
- Questions Close: 2026-05-08
- Questions Email: support@il-amplifund.Zendesk.com
Submit a support ticket with the email listed above.
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Attachments
Apply on AmpliFund: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/50d5db4d-9884-4a71-b8a0-fe1bbf40a76d
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