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61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant

61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant

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.

How to Apply for the Grant

After reviewing the grant requirements (see Grant Criteria below under Application Resources) and confirming eligibility for a CTE Expansion Grant, the applicant must complete the following three steps for each new CTE program.

  1. Complete the 61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant Pre-Application Form (see below under Required Documents section)
  2. Complete all required documents (see Required Documents section below)
  3. Submit all materials through the NexSys grant application system

61v CTE Expansion Grant Resources

Application Resources

Required Documents

The following documents must be uploaded and included with the final application in NexSys:

  1. Career Education Planning District (CEPD) Support Form
  2. Completed Gap Calculation Form for Applying District
  3. 61v Michigan CTE Expansion Grant Pre-Application Form
  4. New CTE Program Application Assurances
  5. Superintendent Statement of Commitment 

High School Resources

Middle School Resources

Technical Assistance

Preapplication questions can be submitted by January 14, 2026, to MDE-OCTE-Submissions@Michigan.gov.  Answers will be posted on the website January 21, 2026. No individual answers or district-specific answers can be provided due to the competitive nature of the grant. For questions related to the NexSys system, please contact MDE at MDE-NexSys-Applications@Michigan.gov.