FY26 CTE Innovation and Support RFA Grant

The Kentucky Department of Education is offering the FY26 CTE Innovation and Support RFA to enhance public education through innovative projects in Career and Technical Education (CTE). The grant allocates $500,000 to fund up to five awards, each valued at $100,000, aimed at supporting new career paths in CTE schools and programs. All funds must be utilized by June 30, 2027, with local school districts acting as fiscal agents.

The Kentucky Department of Education offers a variety of competitive grant opportunities each year. Grants provide funding to districts, schools and related entities to enhance public education in Kentucky.
Matching Funds Requirement:

• No

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Career and Technical Education is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation and Support Grant to support innovation in new or emerging career fields in CTE schools, CTE programs in comprehensive high schools, or Area Technology Centers (ATCs).
Funding
Through KRS 157.069, as amended by 2024 HB 499, for the purpose of supporting innovation in new or emerging career fields, the KDE Office of Career and Technical Education will make available $500,000.00 to support innovative career paths in Career and Technical Education schools. The KDE anticipates approximately 5 awards for up to $100,000.00. Funds may not be used, encumbered, or obligated until receipt of the approved contract. All grant funds must be used or encumbered by June 30, 2027.
The fiscal agent for the application for public schools shall be a local school district and for the Area Technology Centers, the KY Tech System of Schools. Each school will provide a budget and budget summary aligned to the allowable MUNIS codes to show how the funds will be spent.