The Kentucky Department of Education offers a variety of competitive grant opportunities each year. Current grants are advertised as Requests for Application (RFAs) below. Grants provide funding to districts, schools and related entities to enhance public education in Kentucky.
FY26 CTE Innovation and Support RFA
Grant applications due: November 20, 2025, 4 PM ET
Award Amount: $100,000 per awarded school
Matching Funds Requirement: No
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Career and Technical Education is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovation and Support Grant to support innovation in new or emerging career fields in CTE schools, CTE programs in comprehensive high schools, or Area Technology Centers (ATCs).
TA Session Recording
RFA FY26 CTE Innovation and Support Grant
Raven Miller
Office of Finance and Operations
Division of Budget and Financial Management
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1979 ext. 4345raven.miller
@education.ky.gov