Federal Grant Award Summary

The Employment and Training Administration awarded $5.87M in formula grant funding to Alaska's Education & Early Development Department, Administrative Services Division, under the Career and Technical Education – Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.048). This award, effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, supports the development and enhancement of career and technical education (CTE) programs across Alaska's secondary and postsecondary institutions. The funding enables Alaska to strengthen academic knowledge, technical skills, and employability preparation for students enrolled in CTE programs and programs of study aligned with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations.

As the state's eligible agency for CTE, Alaska's Education & Early Development Department will distribute subgrants to local educational agencies, area career and technical education schools, and postsecondary institutions throughout the state after setting aside funds for state administration and state leadership activities. Permissible uses of grant funds include curriculum development, equipment purchases, teacher professional development, and student support services that integrate academic learning with practical workforce preparation. This formula-based allocation reflects Alaska's approved four-year state plan under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), with particular emphasis on serving rural and Native Alaskan communities.