FY 2026 Perkins State Plan Submission Requirements and Instructions

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/fy-2026-perkins-state-plan-submission-requirements-and-instructions

This memo outlines the statutory requirements, procedures, and State Plan submission instructions for each State to receive its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant award under Perkins V.

February 19, 2026 Combining Perkins and WIOA State Plans Recording

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This recording is for the Combining Perkins and WIOA State Plans session held on February 19, 2026. 

Aligning Activities Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V)

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/aligning-activities-under-workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-wioa-and-carl-d

Click here to view the memo.Click here to learn about the advantages of submitting a combined WIOA and Perkins V State Plan.

Aligning Activities Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V)

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Aligning Activities Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V).

Funding Opportunities

https://octae.ed.gov/cte/grants

Current Funding OpportunitiesEach Year under Perkins V, Congress appropriates roughly $1.4 billion in State formula grants and over $30 million in competitive discretionary grants specified in the law for the improvement of career and technical education (CTE) programs across the nation. In addition, the Department occasionally uses funds to award grants for specialized purposes.Our office does not currently have any discretionary grant funding opportunities.