Synopsis

This program memorandum advises states of the estimated FY 2026 State Allocations under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V). Questions regarding this Program Memorandum may be emailed to Anu Mathew (octae-formula@dol.gov).
Response Date	May 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jun 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	142,867,852
Award Floor	197,032
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	States including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, as well as the Outlying Areas of American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Palau.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Office of Career Technical and Adult Education
Link to Additional Information:	N/a
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-693-2606

CFDA Program(s)

• 84.048: Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States