ADE Commissioner Jacob Oliva
Jacob Oliva
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Department of Education

Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education CTE Grant Opportunities

Memo Information

Memo Number
CTE-27-002
Memo Date
8/6/2026
Memo Type
Informational
Unit
Leadership
Regulatory Authority
Response Required
NO
Attention
Assistant Principal; Assistant Superintendent; Communications Manager / Director; CTE Coordinator (COOPs and regular school districts); Curriculum Coordinators; Federal Programs; Principals; School Counselors; Superintendents; Teachers

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Memo Text

The Division of Career and Technical Education is pleased to announce three grant opportunities for school districts for current (2026-2027) and upcoming (2027-2028) school years. Grant opportunities are outlined below with timelines and informational documents. 

 

1. Non-Traditional Grants (2026-2027 SY)

Application Window Opens: August 1, 2026

Application Closes: September 18, 2026

Application information can be found here.

 

2. Modernization Grants (2027-2028 SY)

Application Window Opens: August 1, 2026

Application Closes: November 3, 2026

Application information can be found here.

 

3. State Start-Up Grants (2027-2028 SY)

Application Window Opens:  August 1, 2026

Application Closes: November 3, 2026

Application information can be found here.

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