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"Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program is a grant from Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education that funds teachers and faculty pursuing qualifications to teach dual-credit and career and technical education (CTE) courses.
The program covers tuition, fees, testing, and certification costs for teachers enrolled in graduate coursework to meet postsecondary teaching requirements, taking courses to qualify for CTE instruction, or college faculty seeking postsecondary teaching permits. Grants of up to $15,000 per year are available. Applications must be submitted by June 15, 2026.
The program is not intended for students seeking an initial teaching certificate or currently certified teachers returning to a teacher education program.
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Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program | Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program The Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education (CRDC) Grant Program provides grants for a.)
tuition and fees for teachers who are enrolled in graduate course work necessary to meet postsecondary institution requirements to teach college-level courses (dual credit), b.) tuition and fees or related costs (e.g., testing and certification fees) incurred by teachers taking courses outside of a degree program to become qualified to teach career and technical education courses, c.)
tuition and fees or related costs (e.g., testing and certification fees) incurred by prospective teachers preparing for competency tests to become qualified to teach career and technical education courses, or d.) tuition and fees incurred by college faculty to obtain a postsecondary teaching permit.
The CRDC Education Grant Program is not intended for college students enrolled in a teacher education program leading to an initial teaching certificate or currently certified teachers seeking graduate degrees or endorsements other than career and technical education supplemental endorsements. Such students and teachers may be served by the existing Attracting Excellence to Teaching and Enhancing Excellence in Teaching programs.
An eligible applicant will be one of the following: 1. A teacher currently employed by a high school who is pursuing graduate course work not leading directly to a graduate degree that will enable the teacher to be approved by a postsecondary institution to teach dual credit courses. 2.
A teacher currently employed by a high school who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate coursework outside of a degree program that will enable the teacher to qualify for an initial or additional career education endorsement (including a supplemental endorsement) from the Department of Education or allow the teacher to expand career and technical education program offerings and course content options at their high school. 3.
An instructor/faculty member currently employed by a postsecondary institution who is seeking a postsecondary teaching permit from the Department of Education. Instructors/faculty members whose postsecondary institutions offer the required human relations coursework at no cost are not eligible for an award. 4.
An individual seeking to teach in a career and technical field who is sponsored by and will be employed by a high school or a two-year institution for the purpose of obtaining a career education teaching permit from the Department of Education or meeting institutional requirements. Applicants must choose from one of the education pathways listed in the Directory of Available Teacher Education Pathways .
Priority areas listed in the Directory will receive preference. Grants are for tuition and fees for up to 18 graduate or undergraduate credit hours, depending on the teacher education pathway, or for the costs of preparation and competency testing for certifications leading to qualification to teacher career and technical education courses.
Grants are limited to three courses per year and will cover actual tuition and fee charges or test preparation and examination fees not to exceed tuition and fees charged for graduate courses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Applications will open May 1 and close on June 15. CRDC Directory of Available Teacher Education Pathways For any questions regarding the CDRC Grant program, please contact Ritchie Morrow via email at Ritchie.
Morrow@nebraska. gov or at 402-471-0032. Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Teachers employed by Nebraska high schools and college faculty seeking postsecondary teaching permits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Career-Readiness and Dual-Credit Education Grant Program is funded by Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Nebraska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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