Perkins General Information
The President signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) into law on July 31, 2018, reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV).
Perkins V expands opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow CTE programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value. In Montana, Perkins V starts with the 2020-21 grant cycle. Grant opportunities through Perkins V include: Perkins Local, Institutional, Reserve Fund, and Non-Trad grants.
Explore the links below to learn more about Perkins V in Montana and apply for funding and grant opportunities!
Important Dates & Deadlines
January 31, 2022
Q2 Reports due
April 1, 2022
Perkins Nontraditional Occupations Grant opens (Ongoing approvals)
April 30, 2022
Q3 Reports due
May 1, 2022
Amendment Deadline for 2021-2022 Grant Cycle
May 27, 2022
Perkins Local + CLNA and Perkins Reserve Applications due
July 1, 2022
2022-2023 Grant Cycle begins
August 1, 2022
Final reports due for Grant Cycle 2021-2022
October 31, 2022
Q1 Reports due
November 1, 2022
Perkins performance and student data due to OCHE
December 31, 2022
Deadline for ordering major equipment
Contact:
For general questions and additional information, please contact:
Jacque Treaster
Director of Dual Enrollment and Career & Technical Education
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9135
jtreaster@montana.edu
Holly Gederos
Perkins Program Manager
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9128
hgederos@montana.edu
Ciera Franks-Ongoy
Perkins Equitable Access Coordinator
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9132
cfranksongoy@montana.edu
Meaghan Kolar
CTE Data and Reporting Analyst
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9141
mkolar@montana.edu