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FY27 application window was March 2, 2026 - May 6, 2026, which has already closed as of today; program reopens for the next cycle in a future March.
CareerTech Innovative Grants is sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Grants awarded to schools in Oklahoma to develop new and sustainable projects for high-need areas and create innovative projects for classrooms.
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All innovative grants will reopen to new applicants in March 2026 for FY27 funding. These grants are only available for approved CTE programs. School districts will be notified on the status of their grant application via approval or rejection letter in July of the awarded year.
Detailed outlines and rubrics for each grant are linked below. </p>\r\n<p>In FY27, we are opening all innovative grants to rural schools that don't meet the $15,000 allocation requirement! For more details, check out the quick guide below.
</p>\r\n<p>Applications open March 2 and close May 6, 2026. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-264c6b081a" class="cmp-text"> All innovative grants will reopen to new applicants in March 2026 for FY27 funding. These grants are only available for approved CTE programs.
School districts will be notified on the status of their grant application via approval or rejection letter in July of the awarded year. Detailed outlines and rubrics for each grant are linked below. In FY27, we are opening all innovative grants to rural schools that don't meet the $15,000 allocation requirement!
For more details, check out the quick guide below. Applications open March 2 and close May 6, 2026. FY27 Rural School Allocation Eligibility \r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/hget-perkins-innovation-grant-overview.
pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"link will open high growth overview in new browser\">High Growth and Emerging Technology</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/supporting-cte-special-populations-innovation-grant-overview.
pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"link will open cte special populations overview in new browser\">Supporting CTE Special Populations</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/cd-pos-perkins-innovation-grant-overview.
pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"link will open career development overview in new browser\">Career Development and Programs of Study</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/cpw-ip-perkins-innovation-grant-overview.
pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"link will open carer pathways overview in new browser\">Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/ince-perkins-innovation-grant-overview.
pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"link will open career exploration overview in new browser\">Innovation in Career Exploration</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/isrr-tctw-hstw-overview.
pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"link will open isrr overview in new browser\">ISRR - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/isrr-other-innovation-grant-overview. pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link will open document in a new browser tab.
\">Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - Other</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/cte-new-program-grant-overview. pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link will open document in a new browser tab.
\">CTE New Program</a><br>\r\n</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/improving-academic-proficiency-overview. pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link will open document in a new browser tab.
\">Improving Academic Proficiency</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-d38404dc75" class="cmp-text"> High Growth and Emerging Technology Supporting CTE Special Populations Career Development and Programs of Study Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships Innovation in Career Exploration ISRR - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - Other Improving Academic Proficiency \r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/rubrics/hget-year-one-rubric.
xlsx\" title=\"Link will download document\">High Growth and Emerging Technology</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/rubrics/sp-year-one-rubric. xlsx\" title=\"Link will download document\">Supporting CTE Special Populations</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/rubrics/cdps-year-one-rubric.
xlsx\" title=\"Link will download document\">Career Development and Programs of Study</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/rubrics/cpwp-year-one-rubric.
xlsx\" title=\"Link will download document\">Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/rubrics/ince-year-one-rubric.
xlsx\" title=\"Link will download document\">Innovation in Career Exploration</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/rubrics/isrr-hstw-and-tctw-year-one-rubric.
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xlsx\" title=\"Link will download document\">CTE New Program</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/careertech/educators/perkins/innovative-grant-resources/rubrics/improving-academic-proficiency-rubric.
xlsx\" title=\"Link will download document\">Improving Academic Proficiency</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-56cd014028" class="cmp-text"> High Growth and Emerging Technology Supporting CTE Special Populations Career Development and Programs of Study Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships Innovation in Career Exploration ISRR - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - Other Improving Academic Proficiency If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Jordan Duck by <a href=\"mailto:%20jordan.
duck@careertech. ok. gov\" title=\"link will open email application\" target=\"_blank\">email</a> or call (405) 743-5401.
</p>\n"}}" id="text-63ea782e6d" class="cmp-text"> If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Jordan Duck by email or call (405) 743-5401. Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074-4398 8:00 a. m.
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CareerTech Innovative Grants is funded by Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oklahoma. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Career Development and Programs of Study (Innovative Grant) is sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. This innovative grant from Oklahoma CareerTech targets Career Development and Programs of Study within career and technical education. These grants are for approved CTE programs in Oklahoma. The overarching CTE New Program grant initiative, which encompasses these innovative grants, will reopen for new applicants in March 2027 for FY28 funding. Rural schools that do not meet the $15,000 allocation requirement are also eligible in FY27.
High Growth and Emerging Technology (Innovative Grants) is sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. This grant initiative aims to support high growth and emerging technology programs within Oklahoma's CareerTech system. It is part of a broader set of innovative grants intended to foster new CTE programs and improve academic proficiency. The initiative is open to approved CTE programs, with a focus on rural schools in FY27.
Supporting CTE Special Populations (Innovative Grant) is sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Part of the Oklahoma CareerTech Innovative Grants, this specific opportunity focuses on supporting CTE Special Populations. These grants are for approved CTE programs in Oklahoma. The broader CTE New Program grant initiative, which includes these innovative grants, will reopen for new applicants in March 2027 for FY28 funding. Rural schools that do not meet the $15,000 allocation requirement are also eligible in FY27.
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