Federal Grant Award Summary

The West Virginia Department of Education received a $9.6 million formula grant award from the Employment and Training Administration under the Career and Technical Education - Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.048), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports the development of comprehensive career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to enhance the academic knowledge, technical skills, and employability competencies of secondary and postsecondary students. The program funds activities including curriculum development, equipment procurement, educator professional development, and student support services that bridge academic instruction with practical workforce preparation in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations.

The grant funds are distributed by the West Virginia Department of Education to local educational agencies, area CTE schools, postsecondary institutions, and eligible consortia through sub-awards, following the submission and approval of a comprehensive state plan under Perkins V legislation. Recipient organizations utilize the funding to implement CTE programs at the local level that prepare students for industry-recognized credentials, certificates, associate degrees, and direct entry into targeted occupational fields. The department must maintain required records and compliance documentation for three years following final expenditure reporting and is subject to audit requirements under 2 CFR Part 200.