Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Florida Department of Education received a formula grant award of $166.3 million 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 and delivery of career and technical education (CTE) programs across Florida's secondary and postsecondary institutions. The grant funds comprehensive educational initiatives designed to enhance academic knowledge, technical skills, and employability competencies for students enrolled in CTE programs and pathways leading to high-skill, high-wage occupations.

Under Perkins V, the Florida Department of Education, through its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, administers these formula funds by establishing state-level CTE policies and allocating subgrants to eligible recipients including local educational agencies, area career and technical education schools, educational service agencies, and postsecondary institutions. The grant supports key activities such as curriculum development, instructor professional development, equipment acquisition, and student support services that integrate academic learning with practical workforce preparation. Subgrantees utilize these funds to implement direct CTE services at the local level, ensuring alignment with both state plans and current workforce demands across Florida's diverse industry sectors.