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Innovation and Modernization Program (Perkins V Discretionary Grants) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE).
The purpose of this program is to identify, support, and rigorously evaluate evidence-based and innovative strategies and activities to improve and modernize career and technical education (CTE) and ensure workforce skills taught in CTE programs funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
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Innovation and Modernization Program (Perkins V Discretionary Grants) is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Perkins State Basic Grants (Perkins V, Title I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). These formula grants are provided to states for the development and implementation of career and technical education (CTE) programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V).
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, Title I (Basic State Grants) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). Provides federal funding to states to develop more fully the academic, vocational, and technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs.
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