Postsecondary Perkins Title I Leadership Grant - Federal CTE
Perkins Title I Leadership Grant
CSFA Number: 684-00-2549
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Community College Board (684)
Agency Identification
Federal Perkins Leadership Grant
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The purpose of the Postsecondary Perkins Title I Leadership grants are to expand upon equity and innovation at Illinois community colleges. The selected focus areas align with initiatives outlined in the Illinois State Plan for Perkins V, as well as national initiatives in CTE. These can include enhancing student transitions by supporting the development of dual credit, aligning and contextualizing coursework, and developing career pathways and programs of study; student-centered support services by implementing high-touch advising and career guidance and assisting special populations students; and strengthening the CTE educator pipeline.
Federal Authorization
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)
Illinois Statue Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-16.02
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-16.02
Objective
Objective will be dependent on the terms outlined in the NOFO.
UGA Program Terms
Perkins funds can only be expended on required or permissible uses of funds as outlined in Section 135(c) of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Other specific terms of the grant will be outlined in the respective Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
All components identified in the NOFO must be addressed. This includes the Uniform Grant Application, Application Narrative, Uniform Budget, etc.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Institutions of Higher Education, specifically Illinois Community Colleges.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
Budget, Application
Preapplication Coordination
Notice of Funding Opportunity will be released at least 30 days prior to the required application submission date. ICCB staff will review all submitted applications that meet all eligibility requirements and submit all required documents. Notification of award will be provided prior to the grant start date.
Application Procedures
Application and all materials will be reviewed by ICCB.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Review criteria is as outlined in the NOFO.
Award Procedures
Electronic Transfer
Deadlines
Deadlines will be stipulated in the NOFO, if applicable, and the grant agreements for applicants that receive an award.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
As applicable
Appeals
Appeals Pursuant to IL Admin Code
Uses and Restrictions
Indirect and direct administrative costs are limited to 5% of the grantee’s total award amount per Section 135(d) of the Perkins law.
Reports
Quarterly reporting is required. A final expenditure report must be submitted to the ICCB by the date listed in the NOFO.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
All budgets, applications, grant agreements, reports, etc., will be held through the period.
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
FY24: $600,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
FY24 Range: $50,000 - $100,000
Program Accomplishments
Adhere to the goals of the program
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/cte/vso.html
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
401 East Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
https://www2.iccb.org/cte/
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $500,000
FY 2024 : $600,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| South Suburban College | 01/15/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 100,000 |
| Oakton Community College | 01/15/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 100,000 |
| Kennedy-King | 01/15/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 100,000 |
| Heartland Community College | 01/15/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 100,000 |
| Rock Valley College | 01/15/2024 | 12/31/2024 | 99,995 |