The 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act established the U.S. territory of Kansas, opening the territory for settlement. Shortly thereafter, the Constitution of 1855 was adopted, bearing the intent of a university system, reading “The General Assembly may take measures for the establishment of a university.”
K.S.A. 74-32,429 established the Kansas Technology Innovation and Internship program to provide: “Start-up support for innovative technical courses or programs in emerging technologies, manufacturing or areas of skill shortages; …”
- An electronic copy of the complete application packet (one PDF document preferred) must be submitted to
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Questions regarding grant content or requirements should be sent to
FY 2024 Innovative Technology Grant Application & Forms
- Innovative Tech Request for Proposals FY24 (pdf)
- Innovative Tech Grant Application FY24 (doc)
- Innovative Tech Grant Budget Form FY24 (exl)
- Innovative Tech Final Report Expenditure Form (exl)
- Innovative Tech Final Report Narrative (doc)
FY 2024 TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP GRANT APPLICATION & FORMS
- Technology Internship Grant Request for Proposals (pdf)
- Technology Internship Grant Application Packet (doc)
- Technology Internship Grant Final Expenditures Report (exl)
- Technology Internship Grant Final Narrative Report (doc)
- Technology Internship Grant Verification of Internship and Timesheet (doc)
- Technology Internship Grant Employer Evaluation (doc)
- Interviews with past Kansas Technology Internship Grant participants:
- Interview with Gretchen Thum, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Communications at Johnson County Community College
- Interview with Barbara Millard, Professor of Marketing Management at Johnson County Community College
Use the following links to access additional information, including the Request for Proposals and Grant forms, related to Carl D. Perkins grant opportunities:
- Perkins V Handbook - revised April 2022 (pdf)
- Perkins V Advisory Committee Handbook Web Version Updated March 16, 2020 (pdf)
- Kansas Postsecondary Non Trad Program Designations (pdf)
- Perkins V Data Quick Reference Guide (pdf)
- Perkins V Approved State Plan (pdf)
- Statewide Student Performance Report (Perkins V Core Indicators) – 2021 (pdf)
- Statewide Student Performance Report (Perkins V Core Indicators) – 2022 (pdf)
The current list of Approved Technical Skills Assessments & Credentials can be downloaded directly from the Kansas Higher Education Data System (KHEDS). The link is titled “TSA Credential Active Listing,” and is accessed from the KHEDS institutional “Program Inventory” Page tab, under the “Reports” section.
2023-2024 Perkins V Local Grant
- Appendix 01 - Cover Page (doc)
- Appendix 02 - Contractual Provisions Assurances Certifications (doc)
- Appendix 03 - Local Grant Goals (doc)
- Appendix 04 - Expenditure Matrix (doc)
- Appendix 04.1 - Supplemental Grant Expenditure Matrix (exl)
- Appendix 05 - Budget Breakdown (exl)
- Appendix 06 - Equipment (exl)
- Appendix 07 - Resources Computing Devices Software Subscriptions (exl)
- Appendix 08 - Professional Development (exl)
- Appendix 09 - Time and Effort Certification (doc)
- Appendix 10 - Program Income (exl)
- Appendix 11 - Advisory Committee Report (exl)
- Appendix 12 - Revision Request (doc)
- Appendix 13 - Updated Final Report Narrative (doc)
- Appendix 14 - Equipment Disposal Form (doc)
FORMS FOR CORRECTIONS
- Appendix 3C - Local Grant Goals w Corrections (doc)
- Appendix 4C - Expenditure Matrix w Corrections (exl)
- Appendix 5C - Budget Breakdown w Corrections (exl)
- Appendix 6C - Corrections Equip (exl)
- Appendix 7C - Corrections Resources Computing Devices Software Subscriptions (exl)
- Appendix 8C - Corrections Professional Development (exl)
- Appendix 12C - Revision Request for Corrections Grant (doc)
Integrating Academics and CTE Initiative
Application Deadline for the next grant round will be March 15, 2024 with a Period of Performance from May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. For more information, please contact Laura Leite at
2023-2024 (FY23-24) KANSAS INDUSTRY AND LABOR FORCE EXPANSION GRANT
- FY23-24 Industry and Labor Force Expansion Grant RFP (pdf)
- FY23-24 Industry and Labor Force Expansion Grant Budget Form (exl)
- FY23-24 Industry and Labor Force Expansion Grant Application (doc)
- FY23-24 Final Expenditure Report (exl)
- FY23-24 Final Report Narrative (doc)
- FY23-24 Final Equipment List (exl)
- FY23-24 Time and Effort Form (doc)
2023-2024 PERKINS RESERVE - ALIGNMENT BETWEEN KSDE AND KBOR GRANT
- FY24 Alignment Between KSDE and KBOR Grant Request for Proposals (pdf)
- FY24 Alignment Between KSDE and KBOR Grant Application Forms (doc)
- FY24 Perkins Reserve Grant Time and Effort Certification Form (doc)
2023-2024 PERKINS RESERVE -SPECIAL POPULATIONS SUPPORT GRANT
- FY24 Special Populations Support Grant Request for Proposals (pdf)
- FY24 Special Populations Support Grant Application Forms (doc)
- FY24 Special Populations Support Grant Equipment Form (exl)
- FY24 Special Populations Support Grant Final Expenditure Report (exl)
- FY24 Special Populations Grant Time and Effort Certification (.docx)
- FY24 Perkins Reserve Special Populations Final Report Narrative (.docx)
- FY24 Special Populations Grant Equipment Form (exl)
The Workforce Development unit focuses efforts and resources to prepare workers for careers in Kansas’ highest-priority fields, such as health care, advanced manufacturing/aviation, energy, and health sciences. Education and training in these critical industries will help ensure a strong Kansas economy long into the future. Successful workforce development programs improve our learners’ employability and earnings potential and continued profitability for employers. The Workforce Development unit:
- serves as the link between higher education and the workforce and economic needs vital to local communities and the state;
- fosters economic development in the state by providing leadership in defining and advocating statewide economic development initiatives;
- partners with the Kansas Department of Commerce and Kansas Department of Labor to develop an integrated education and workforce training system that unifies efforts, produces highly skilled workers, and leverages resources to aligned priority needs and maximize benefits;
- supports college partners as they provide high-quality, cost effective, short-term, career-relevant training solutions, as well as academic programs and certifications aligned with the needs of today's employers.
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PARTNERSHIP
Agency leadership at the Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the Kansas Board of Regents (the Board) recognize the link between economic development and workforce development. Both the Kansas Framework for Growth and Building a Future documents describe the critical importance of this relationship.
Commerce holds a seat on the Technical Education Authority and the Board holds a seat on the state Workforce Board. The two agencies work on various initiatives together such as:
Workforce AID
Industry demand for skilled workers in Kansas is significant, and the skills gap faced by many Kansas employers requires new, creative solutions to overcome the challenges and create a pipeline of qualified employees. In partnership with the Kansas Board of Regents, the Kansas Department of Commerce developed Workforce Aligned with Industry Demand (AID) to address the skills gap currently challenging companies across the state. Visit https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/workforce-services/workforce-aid/ for more information.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is administered by the Kansas Department of Commerce and provides funding for four separate programs: Adult Programs, Dislocated Worker Program, Youth Program, and Wagner-Peyser Labor Exchange. WIOA requires State Workforce Agencies to partner with other State Agencies )which administer Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult Education) in the collaborative strategic four-year plan, approved by the state Workforce Board, describing how WIOA will be implemented in the state.
Notice of Amendments to WIOA Combined State Plan for Kansas (pdf)
Jobs for Innovative Industry Skills Training
Passed by the legislature in 2015, H. Sub for S.B. 112, Section 142(e), Jobs and Innovative Industry Skills Training (JIIST) provides funds for the two-year sector colleges as a cost reimbursement grant through a competitive process. The purpose of JIIST is to 1) provide innovative programs with private companies in Kansas needing specific skills; and 2) provide for other industry training needs that cannot be addressed with current funding streams. Strategic industries include rural development and agriculture, energy and natural resources, manufacturing (aerospace and general professional), scientific and technical services, and biosciences. The target for these funds is high growth, high wage, and higher skilled occupations with higher than average job vacancy or projected growth rates.
Kansas Micro-Internships
Kansas Micro-Internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments in sales, marketing, finance, human resources, technology, and many other areas. These projects can be completed remotely year-round and typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work. The projects are usually due within a month after kick-off and are preceded by the intern completing the Agile Work Profiler developed by the DeBruce Foundation. Through this program, Kansas-based companies and nonprofit organizations that select a student who is currently enrolled in a Kansas public two-year college or four-year university is eligible to receive a 50% matching micro-grant up to $250 per project (for a maximum of two projects).
These Micro-Internship projects serve as a bridge to future employment opportunities and help organizations find their next great hire. For more information or to register for the program, visit https://info.parkerdewey.com/kansasemployers.
The Kansas Postsecondary Technical Education Authority (TEA) was established by the Kansas Legislature in 2007. As delineated through legislation, the TEA functions under the auspices of the Kansas Board of Regents and makes recommendations to the Regents regarding the coordination, statewide planning and improvements/enhancements to the postsecondary technical education system. The TEA is comprised of 12 appointed members.
The TEA has set a rapid pace on the road toward improvement of the postsecondary technical education system in the state. The Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities of the TEA respond directly to legislative direction focusing technical program offerings, including the review and recommended approval of new and existing technical programs; development of new approaches to funding postsecondary technical education; development of accountability indicators; and coordinating the development of a seamless system between secondary and postsecondary technical education levels.
Vision: To be a national leader of premier technical education by developing a highly prepared Kansas workforce.
Mission: Drive the advancement of a robust technical education system to meet the needs of Kansas business and industry.
DOWNLOAD: TEA Goals 2024-2025 (pdf)