Opportunity Information
CSFA Number
684-00-0465
CSFA Popular Name
Perkins Grant
Title
FY2027 Federal Postsecondary Perkins Basic Grant - Career and Technical Education
Description
Provides Federal Postsecondary Perkins grants to community colleges for career and technical education (CTE) through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). Perkins V is the most important piece of legislation affecting CTE in Illinois. The purpose of the law is to develop more fully the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary education students who elect to enroll in CTE programs and programs of study.
Awarding Agency Name
Illinois Community College Board
Agency Contact Name
Janelle Washington
Agency Contact Phone
217-785-0068
Agency Contact Email
janelle.washington@illinois.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Education
Opportunity Manager
Janelle Washington
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
84.048
Assistance Listings Number
84.048
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$18,606,279.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description
Federal Perkins funds are authorized through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
Funding Restrictions
Indirect cost rate is capped at 5% of the total award allocation.
Award Information
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Award Type
Non Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Expected Number of Awards
39
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
Indirect cost rate is capped at 5% of the total award allocation.
Indirect Cost Rate
5.00%
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
Yes
Citation Governing Indirect Cost Restriction
Adherence to EDGAR 2CFR200; Section 135c of Carl D. Perkins Act
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Submission Timeline Additional Information
Extensions will NOT be granted for any reason.
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Open Date
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
Submit a support ticket with the email listed above.
AmpliFund customer support is Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 7 PM CST.
You can expect a response within 2 hours.
Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
Conference Info / Registration Link
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others
Applicant Eligibility Information
Beneficiary Eligibility Information
Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information
Additional Eligibility Information
To receive federal Postsecondary Perkins Title I funds, an institution must meet the definition of an “eligible institution or recipient” as defined by Section 3 (13a-14b) of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. All public Illinois community colleges are eligible to receive Perkins funding.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
This link takes you to a recording of how to submit an application within the AmpliFund system.
Award Administration Information
Reporting
Pursuant to EDGAR guidelines, Postsecondary Perkins grant recipients are required to submit quarterly reports. Reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter.
QUARTERLY REPORTING SCHEDULE
REPORT PERIOD DUE DATE
Quarter 1: July 1 – September 30 October 30
Quarter 2: October 1 – December 31 January 30
Quarter 3: January 1– March 31 April 30
Quarter 4: April 1 – June 30 July 30
Criteria
- Must adhere to Section 135b of Perkins V which outlines the requirements for uses of funds
- Must complete in their entirety all required forms
Review and Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by employees of the ICCB for completeness and adherence to federal Perkins law. If an application should require changes before approval can be given, the applicant shall make the necessary changes and resubmit to the ICCB.
Anticipated Announcement Dates
Applications will be reviewed and approved by July 1, 2026.