Perkins General Information

The President signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) into law on July 31, 2018, reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV).

Perkins V expands opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow CTE programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value. In Montana, Perkins V starts with the 2020-21 grant cycle. Grant opportunities through Perkins V include: Perkins Local, Institutional, Reserve Fund, and Non-Trad grants.

In May of 2024, Montana submitted to the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) a new Perkins State Plan encompassing grant years 2024-2027. In July 2024, Montana's State Plan was approved.

Explore the links below to learn more about Perkins V in Montana and apply for funding and grant opportunities!

Contact:

For general questions and additional information, please contact:

Jacque Treaster
Director of Dual Enrollment and Career & Technical Education
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9135
jtreaster@montana.edu  

ML Rutherford
Perkins Program Manager
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9128
mlrutherford@montana.edu 

Ciera Franks-Ongoy
Student Success and Perkins Compliance Manager
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9132
cfranksongoy@montana.edu

Chase Stahl
CTE & Special Projects Data Specialist
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9141
cstahl@montana.edu