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 8/8/23 with supplementary 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.
Aurora East #131 | Indian Creek #425 | Plano #88 |
Aurora West #129 | Indian Valley Vocational Center | Sandwich #430 |
Batavia #101 | Kaneland #302 | Serena #2 |
Earlville #9 | Leland #1 | Somonauk #432 |
Fox Valley Career Center | Newark #18 | Yorkville #115 |
Geneva #304 | Oswego #308 | |
Hinckley-Big Rock #429 |
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