61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant

Important Updates

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce that the full $68.5 million appropriated in State School Aid legislation has been awarded to school districts to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs statewide (Section 61v, 2025‑PA‑0015). These competitive grants will help increase access to high‑quality, state‑approved CTE programs for students in areas with limited options or opportunity gaps. Round 2 Grant Recipients have been notified, and a press release was sent on October 8, 2026. This webpage will shift from “How to Apply” to “Resources and Technical Assistance” for grant recipients.

For questions, please contact MDE-OCTE-General@Michigan.gov.

61v Michigan Career and Technical Education (CTE) Expansion Grant

The 61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant provides funding to local and intermediate school districts (up to $400,000 per new CTE program) to expand student access to, and enrollment in, high-quality CTE programs aligned with high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand occupations through Section 61v of the State School Aid Act (2025-PA-0015).

Expansion Grant Goals:

Increase access to CTE programs in districts, particularly those in CTE deserts and/or areas with opportunity gaps.
Increase the number of CTE programs with CTE participation rates lower than predicted and/or those without a vocational millage that supports regional programs and services.
Ensure that all students explore potential career paths and acquire knowledge to advance their academic standing.
Increase postsecondary credentials by providing students with stackable credentials aligned with regional industry demands.
Increase the number of students who graduate from high school by engaging them in career-focused education and advisement, providing them with a clear pathway to future success.