Formula Grant 25E55EP000013

The District of Columbia, Government Of (DC State Education Office) received a $5.9 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Career and Technical Education – Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.048), awarded July 1, 2025, with performance through September 30, 2027. This grant supports the development and enhancement of career and technical education (CTE) pathways for secondary and postsecondary students in Washington, D.C., focusing on building academic knowledge, technical skills, and employability competencies aligned with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations across multiple industry sectors.

As the state education agency, the DC State Education Office serves as the pass-through entity, administering funds for state-level activities while distributing subgrants to eligible local recipients including local educational agencies, area CTE schools, educational service agencies, and postsecondary institutions. Grant-funded core activities include curriculum development, equipment acquisition, educator professional development, student support services, and implementation of approved state and local CTE plans. The award operates under the Perkins V legislative framework, requiring the state to maintain an approved four-year state plan and submit annual revisions to the Department of Education's Office of Career Technical and Adult Education.