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Find similar grantsProgram Quality Initiative (PQI) and Workforce Readiness Incentive (WRI) is sponsored by Idaho Division of Career Technical Education. Provides additional funding to eligible Local Education Agencies offering approved programs, enhancing program quality and workforce readiness.
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Find Funding - Division of Career Technical Education Official Government Website The Idaho Division of Career Technical Education provides state and federal funding to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) and Idaho’s technical colleges to support, improve and expand career technical education (CTE) programs across the state.
State funding supports approved secondary CTE programs through formula-based allocations and competitive or incentive grant opportunities. Idaho Quality Program Standards Supports Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources programs by recognizing high-quality programs and providing funding to establish new ones. Provides formula-based state funding to eligible LEAs to support approved secondary CTE programs.
Program Added-Cost funds help cover the additional instructor and program costs associated with operating high-quality CTE programs in grades 7-12. Program Quality Initiative Provides funding to eligible LEAs to support and improve approved CTE programs. The Program Quality Initiative (PQI) focuses on program quality, expansion and alignment with industry needs.
Workforce Readiness Incentive Rewards LEAs based on student achievement in CTE programs. Funding is tied to the number of CTE capstone students who demonstrate workforce readiness by completing required assessments and earning SkillStack® microcredentials. Federal grants support the development, improvement and expansion of CTE programs across Idaho.
These funds help schools and colleges strengthen program quality, improve student outcomes and align programs with workforce needs. Provides federal funding to eligible secondary schools, charter schools and postsecondary institutions to support and improve CTE programs. Perkins V focuses on program quality, student achievement, career pathway development and workforce alignment.
Frequently asked questions Who should I contact if I have questions about grants? Contact the Director of Perkins and MOA for Perkins V grants, the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Program Quality Manager for Idaho Quality Program Standards (IQPS) grants, and the Grants Oversight Coordinator for the PQI, Workforce Readiness Incentive (WRI) and other state grants. Where can I find instructions and overviews for the grants?
Instructions and overview documents for the PQI, WRI and IQPS grants are posted on the website during each grant application period. Are career technical centers eligible for PQI grants? No. Idaho Code §33-1635 excludes career technical centers from PQI eligibility.
Why are Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources programs ineligible for PQI grants? Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources programs are supported through the IQPS grant, which provides funding for both new and existing programs. Who is eligible for WRI grants?
Eligibility is based on the number of CTE students in approved pathways who: Pass the Workplace Readiness Assessment Pass the Technical Skills Assessment Earn all required SkillStack® microcredentials Note: WRI funding is temporarily unavailable for 2026. ver: 4. 1.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Education Agencies in Idaho offering approved programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Program Quality Initiative (PQI) and Workforce Readiness Incentive (WRI) is funded by Idaho Division of Career Technical Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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