{"id":1452,"date":"2024-10-30T14:26:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T21:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/?page_id=1452"},"modified":"2026-02-25T12:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:17:55","slug":"cte-grant-application","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/cte-grant-application\/","title":{"rendered":"CTE Grant Application Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Strong Workforce and Perkins V funds support Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Palomar College with a focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing new programs and enhancing existing ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing student recruitment and improving completion rates for certificates and degrees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aligning curriculum with industry standards to strengthen student readiness and support underserved populations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: If awarded Perkins funding, applicants will be required to provide additional program information for approval.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-054bf0c4094d3730ff98a4eea2cbda18\" style=\"border-width:20px\"><strong>Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalomar-edu.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FM2EyZEVEW61roufD8mtbYUgYgCa-bs3uXczby15Iuc__V9wdwk7T5AseroxI6UsH.y2Sg07HhPYZg6Jcb%3FstartTime%3D1769041181000&amp;data=05%7C02%7Caknapek%40palomar.edu%7C1f9db60e8d21425ade5608de59e56d31%7Cdfa178eb10ca40c09667f4732f3381fe%7C0%7C0%7C639047039077657246%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2Q0BIu049UCdf4FgSm7%2BgJjQhDrpm9TVHeA5vimK1gM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Pic-for-Training-Video-1024x577.png\" alt=\"CTE Application Training Video\" class=\"wp-image-1772\" style=\"width:954px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Pic-for-Training-Video-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Pic-for-Training-Video-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Pic-for-Training-Video-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Pic-for-Training-Video.png 1199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Click image above for CTE Application Training Video &#8211; Passcode: 6%g$z.Vy<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Flex-Week-Presentation.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:410px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Flex Week Presentation.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-0b12951f-d58f-49f2-91e4-37a1428a1a48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Flex-Week-Presentation.pdf\">Flex Week Presentation<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/01\/Flex-Week-Presentation.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-0b12951f-d58f-49f2-91e4-37a1428a1a48\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong><em>Application Guideline<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"line-height:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:0\">Before Submitting an Application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.5\">Faculty should review &amp; discuss the applications with the departmental dean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants <strong><em>must <\/em><\/strong>schedule an appointment with the Grants Administration Team (<a href=\"cteegrants@palomar.edu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"cteegrants@palomar.edu\">cteegrants@palomar.edu<\/a>) to ensure the application budget is complete and accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"line-height:0\">Applicants <u style=\"font-weight: bold;font-style: italic\">Can<\/u><b> <\/b>Apply For:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CTE Program Development \u2013 <\/strong>Developing, expanding, or updating CTE programs to improve career training, meet industry standards, or assist underserved students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equipment &amp; Supplies \u2013 <\/strong>Purchasing new equipment and supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional Development \u2013 <\/strong>Funding for faculty\/staff to attend relevant training events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing &amp; Outreach \u2013 <\/strong>Promoting CTE programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Temporary Staffing\/Consultants \u2013 <\/strong>Hiring temporary staff\/consultants for marketing or specialized expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"line-height:0\">Applicants <u style=\"font-weight: bold;font-style: italic\">Cannot<\/u><b> <\/b>Apply For:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Fund Expenses \u2013 <\/strong>Items typically covered by the college\u2019s general fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Small Projects (&lt; $1,000) \u2013 <\/strong>Projects under $1,000 should be part of department budget requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conference Fees\/Travel \u2013 <\/strong>For non-CTE programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Use Items \u2013 <\/strong>For personal instructional use (apply for Lottery Funds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ongoing Marketing \u2013 <\/strong>General\/repeated marketing events (e.g., annual career events) are ineligible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Ineligible Items<\/strong> &#8211; Including food (except for events), alcohol, individual memberships, swag, gift cards, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><strong><em>Required Documentation &amp; Considerations<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quotes and Estimates<\/strong> must include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vendor contact information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warranties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project Timeline: <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm delivery or completion by the end of the academic year, considering possible delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm hiring timeline to ensure personnel\/consultants can be onboarded and project work is completed by year-end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For Equipment\/Software Purchases<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide documentation showing consultation with IS and or Facilities for installations or software support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchases over $114,000 may be subject to the formal bidding process, which can take 6-9 months. Purchasing must be involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Submission Checklist<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:0.4\">Email the following to <a href=\"mailto:cteegrants@palomar.edu\">cteegrants@palomar.edu<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget &#8211; must meet with Grants Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LMI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current Advisory Committee Minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation of IS\/Facilities consultation (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If application is funded applicants should be prepared to provide quarterly updates to the Sr. Grants Administrative Specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>Scoring Criteria is based on<\/strong> <strong>the following:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contextual Clarity &#8211;<\/strong> Clearly explains the proposed plan within the broader context of the program, institution, and industry\/community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Needs Assessment &#8211;<\/strong> Identifies and addresses the relevant needs of the program\/department, including potential challenges to the proposed solution (e.g., supply chain issues).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective Support &#8211;<\/strong> Describes how the objectives (e.g., equipment purchases, consultant hiring, professional development) will advance the plan or program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alignment with Regional Priorities &#8211;<\/strong> Shows how activities and objectives align with regional sectors and priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Success Impact &#8211; <\/strong>Details how objectives will improve one or more student success metrics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target Group Identification &#8211;<\/strong> Clearly identifies the target groups and outlines how they will be supported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation of Need &#8211;<\/strong> Provides documentation that justifies the investment (e.g., LMI report, Advisory Committee notes, employer support letters).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Application Review Process<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-longdesc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/Capture-4-1024x145.png\" alt=\"A four-step process flow shown in connected arrow boxes: 1. Faculty receive an email confirming receipt of their application and the anticipated funding timeline. 2. The Grants Team forwards applications to the appropriate deans for review and confirmation to proceed. 3. Applications are reviewed and ranked by the Advisory Committee. 4. If the application is funded, a follow-up email is sent to the applicant.\" class=\"wp-image-1590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/Capture-4-1024x145.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/Capture-4-300x43.png 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/Capture-4-768x109.png 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/Capture-4.png 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Application Forms &amp; Templates<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/02\/CTE-Grant-Application.docx\">CTE Grant Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:0.7\"><strong><em>Application file naming convention: <strong>FYXX_Program_LastName_ProjectName<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> (<em>Example: FYXX_GIS_Cheung_Drone Tech<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2026\/02\/GR_CTE-Grant-Application-Budget-Template.xlsx\">CTE Grant Application Budget Template<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.5\"><em style=\"font-weight: bold\">Budget template naming convention: <strong>FYXX_Program_LastName_BDGT_ProjectName<\/strong><\/em> (<em>Example: FYXX_GIS_Cheung_BDGT_Drone Tech<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Additional Resources<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sdiregionalconsortium.org\/research-labor-market-information\/labor-market-briefs\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sdiregionalconsortium.org\/research-labor-market-information\/labor-market-briefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Labor Market Briefs &#8211; San Diego &amp; Imperial <\/a> (Preferred)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coeccc.net\/region\/san-diego-imperial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cccco.edu\/-\/media\/CCCCO-Website\/docs\/curriculum\/final-top-code-manual-2023edit-4-a11y.pdf?la=en&amp;hash=28074BFE9915B49A7688B8BDEF0DB7E55FEB3A2C\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOPSCode<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes_41740.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupation List<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Regional Priorities<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking into account the region&#8217;s Labor Market Information (LMI), demographic trends, the needs of SDI students, and the progress of community colleges&#8217; Strong Workforce Program (SWP), the SDI Regional Collaborative (RC) has identified five key regional priorities. These priorities will guide the collaborative efforts in supporting the colleges to achieve the region&#8217;s SWP objectives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To <strong>better prepare the region&#8217;s prospective students<\/strong> for college through outreach, alignment, and acceleration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <strong>better onboard and support students<\/strong> in their education and prepare them for the workforce and launch of their careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <strong>involve employers<\/strong> in students&#8217; preparation for the workforce and provide opportunities through aligned curricula, career exploration, WBL experiences, and job placement toward increasing students&#8217; socioeconomic mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <strong>ensure that colleges have data-based resources<\/strong> to make informed programmatic decisions that equitably benefit students and create opportunities for them while supporting regional continuous improvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <strong>increase awareness <\/strong>throughout the region of the San Diego and Imperial community colleges and Career Education programs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For additional details or to view the complete 4-year Regional Plan, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/235\/2025\/02\/SDI-RC-SWP-Four-Year_Plan_2024-27_2025-Update_FINAL-ADA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strong Workforce and Perkins V funds support Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Palomar College with a focus on: Note: If awarded Perkins funding, applicants will be required to provide additional program information for approval. Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026 Application Guideline Before Submitting an Application: Applicants Can Apply For: Applicants Cannot&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/cte-grant-application\/\">Continue Reading<span> CTE Grant Application Guide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1452","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/79"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1452"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1452\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1819,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1452\/revisions\/1819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/ctee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}