FY26-FY28 CTE Expansion Grant Program

The FY26-FY28 Massachusetts CTE Expansion Grant Program is a state-funded initiative administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education, offering grants ranging from $2 million to $5 million to eligible school districts and educational institutions to support capital improvements, facility expansions, and capacity growth in Chapter 74 Career and Technical Education programs. The program aims to increase student enrollment, modernize instructional facilities, and develop new programs aligned with regional labor market needs, with a focus on districts experiencing waitlists and limited access. The funding is awarded as cost reimbursement, contingent upon the completion of milestones, with expenditures due by June 30, 2028. Applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal via the EOE Grants system by October 30, 2025, including a cover page, detailed narrative, proposed budget, and at least two letters of support from industry partners. The application process emphasizes compliance with Massachusetts laws, including the MBTA Communities Act, and requires applicants to demonstrate partnerships, sustainability plans, and adherence to regional workforce blueprints. Contractually, the program is governed by Massachusetts statutes and the state's appropriation acts, with no explicit federal FAR clauses incorporated. Key legal and administrative requirements include screening for legal compliance, submission of a Certificate of Good Standing (except for certain public entities), and fiscal oversight through review of internal controls and audited financial statements if awarded. The contract stipulates milestone-based funding, with no specific packaging, marking, or shipping instructions, as all activities occur at the applicant’s facilities within Massachusetts. The performance period spans from project approval through June 30, 2028, with ongoing monitoring by the agency to ensure timely completion of milestones. Administrative contacts are managed through the EOE Grants system, which handles all fiscal transactions and application approvals, with no designated contract officer or specific security or marking clauses detailed in the documentation. Overall, the program emphasizes strategic planning, regional collaboration, and compliance to expand and modernize CTE offerings across Massachusetts.