FY27 0412 0422 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Partnership Planning Grant and Career Technical

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is soliciting applications for FY27 Career and Technical Education Partnership Planning (0412) and CTE Program Development (0422) Grants to support planning and implementation of new and existing Career Technical Education programs, with applications due July 30, 2026.

DESE has posted a reference document directing applicants to its Grants Management website for complete opportunity details, including programmatic requirements, eligibility criteria, funding amounts, allowable uses, project duration, and submission forms. The reference document itself does not specify individual funding levels, contract terms, or detailed scope within the attached file; applicants must access the DESE Grants Management portal for comprehensive information.

All deliverables and materials developed using Commonwealth funds become DESE property unless otherwise specified and may be posted on the DESE website or distributed beyond the contract term. Vendors must obtain necessary permissions or licenses for DESE to use any underlying intellectual property incorporated into deliverables. Digital assets must meet the Commonwealth's Digital Accessibility Standards, including WCAG 2.1 levels A and AA, with vendor cooperation required for accessibility testing at no additional cost.

DESE is authorized to conduct Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background checks on vendor staff and subcontractors who may have direct and unmonitored contact with children. Vendors must notify DESE of any staffing changes and issues affecting personnel eligibility; CORI check completion serves as the final step in contract execution.

The procurement complies with Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement laws, state grant requirements under the Office of the State Comptroller, and federal procedures under 34 CFR Part 74.40-8 and Part 80.36. DESE reserves the right to reject any and all bids, request personal interviews prior to contract execution, request bid modifications, and award contracts to multiple vendors to ensure service availability.