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Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. NACTEP awards discretionary grants to federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, and eligible Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-funded schools to provide career and technical education programs for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
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Native American Career and Technical Education Program | U.S. Department of Education Native American Career and Technical Education Program Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program Patti Beltram, Program Officer Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations Program Office Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants Under section 116 of the Carl D.
Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, which was reauthorized in 2018 under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), Congress appropriates roughly $16M annually for the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP).
This program awards discretionary grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities or Bureau-funded schools to support career and technical education (CTE) programs that lead to one-year certificates or two-year degrees.
NACTEP grantees use funds for expenses associated with developing rigorous academic and technical standards, especially in preparation for high-skill, high-wage, or in--demand occupations in established or emerging professions; providing professional development to improve the quality of career and technical education teachers, principals, administrators, and counselors; and providing stipends, tuition, books, fees, childcare, counseling, job placement, transportation, supplies, specialized tools and uniforms that are necessary for students to fully and effectively participate in CTE programs.
Please visit the Perkins Collaborative Resource Network (PCRN) Who May Apply: (by category) Other Organizations and/or Agencies Who May Apply: (specifically) Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, and consortia of any of the previously mentioned entities.
Program Office Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants Under section 116 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, which was reauthorized in 2018 under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V), Congress appropriates roughly $16M annually for the Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP).
This program awards discretionary grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities or Bureau-funded schools to support career and technical education (CTE) programs that lead to one-year certificates or two-year degrees.
NACTEP grantees use funds for expenses associated with developing rigorous academic and technical standards, especially in preparation for high-skill, high-wage, or in--demand occupations in established or emerging professions; providing professional development to improve the quality of career and technical education teachers, principals, administrators, and counselors; and providing stipends, tuition, books, fees, childcare, counseling, job placement, transportation, supplies, specialized tools and uniforms that are necessary for students to fully and effectively participate in CTE programs.
Please visit the Perkins Collaborative Resource Network (PCRN) Who May Apply: (by category) Other Organizations and/or Agencies Who May Apply: (specifically) Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, and consortia of any of the previously mentioned entities. Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Page Last Reviewed: March 2, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federally recognized Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, and eligible BIA-funded schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Native American Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP) is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.
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).
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