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CTE: Perkins

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) works to develop more fully the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary education students and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs and programs of study.



Apply for perkins reserve grant. Career and Technical Education
CTE Program Applications

Districts are required to complete an annual CTE program consultation with the DOE Division of Career and Technical Education in conjunction with the SD-CLNA to maintain their program approval status. DCTE Regional Specialists will guide districts through this process on a one on one basis.

Concentrator Definition

Managing Perkins Assets
Perkins Reserve Grants

Perkins reserve grants are now being accepted.

  • Proposal deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025
  • All proposals must be electronically submitted, as a single PDF document and budgets must be submitted in an excel document, via attachment to Jamie.Boettcher@state.sd.us
  • Scope: Grant awards may range $10,000 - $50,000 each
  • Award notification: March 3, 2025
  • Project Start Date: Projects may begin April 1, 2025
  • Project End Date: Funds must be obligated prior to August 31, 2025
  • Project Completion: Projects must be completed by October 1, 2025

2025 Perkins Reserve Documents:

General questions regarding Perkins Reserve can be directed to Jamie Boettcher at (605) 220-3441.