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Grants

VALLEY EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM (VALEES) ADMINISTERS OVER $2 MILLION IN STATE AND FEDERAL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO:

  • promote partnerships among secondary schools, post-secondary schools, and businesses;
  • develop Programs of Study aligned with Illinois’ Career Pathways to provide guidance as students plan their academic and career related studies;
  • offer professional development activities that promote best practices for educators;
  • support the development and implementation of CTE programs.

FY24 GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP MATERIALS – 5/11/2023

Resources from VALEES:

FY24 Grant Guidebook – suggestions and reminders for grant writing

Allocation Table revised 12/18/2023 with second additional allocation from ISBE

Resources from ISBE:

Perkins and CTEI Expenditure Guidance

State and Federal Grant Administration Policy, Fiscal Requirements, and Procedures – general to all grants from ISBE

FY24 consolidated CTE grant

FY24 Consolidated CTE Grant expenditure reporting spreadsheet. For districts receiving both CTEI and Perkins grant funds, use the Sheet tabs at the bottom of the Workbook to access both grant budgets.

Perkins Request Cover Sheet

graNT inventories

Districts are required to annually update the inventory purchased with CTEI and Perkins grant funds. Open the inventory folder, find your school’s inventory and insert updated information.

GRANT REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE FOR MEMBER DISTRICT AUDITORS

FY23 CTEI and Perkins Vendor Detail Report

 


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