P-TECH Continued Support Grant

The 2026–2027 P-TECH Continued Support Grant is administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to advance the work of the Texas College and Career Readiness School Models (CCRSM), specifically targeting Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) campuses. This grant supports the expansion and maturation of CCRSM programs through the implementation of innovative strategies aimed at enhancing both the infrastructure and outcomes of participating schools. Funded entirely by federal sources under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Texas Education Code, this grant program will provide a total of $3 million to foster high-impact support systems across CCRSM campuses in Texas. The purpose of the grant is to sustain and scale P-TECH programs by increasing the number of educators and students engaged in CCRSM pathways and strengthening leadership collaboration across educational institutions and industry partners. This includes strategic planning for expansion, technical assistance, and aligned support services to uphold program fidelity. It also promotes College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) through targeted programming, post-secondary credential attainment, and alignment with the broader CCRSM blueprint. Funding will be delivered on a reimbursement basis following approval of allowable expenditures. Eligible costs include payroll for instructional and administrative personnel, teacher professional development, curriculum design, technology necessary for program implementation, and in-state travel. The program also allows sub-grants to CCRSM campuses to sustain their P-TECH models. Activities such as out-of-state travel, student conference travel, stipends for non-employees, and hosting conferences are explicitly prohibited. Eligible applicants are limited to the Communities Foundation of Texas – Educate Texas, and Shared Services Arrangements are not permitted. The grant requires the development of a detailed Smartsheet project workplan and mandates performance reporting across several outcome areas, such as technical assistance delivery, sustainability efforts, and network-aligned resource sharing. Although there is no cost-sharing requirement, grantees must adhere to the "supplement, not supplant" principle and administrative cost limitations. Direct administrative costs are capped at 15%, and allowable indirect costs must align with the organization’s approved rate. Applications became available on February 26, 2026, and are due by March 30, 2026. While the grant does not require a pre-application phase or letters of intent, all required forms must be submitted through the Standard Application System (SAS), consisting of both narrative and budget components. Pre-award costs may be reimbursed for expenses incurred on or after January 19, 2026. Grant-related inquiries can be directed to Darin Ford at [email protected] or by phone at (512) 463-1692. This is not a recurring grant program, and applications will not be accepted on a rolling basis. Award decisions and funding notifications will follow the application deadline. The project period, as implied from the program title, covers the 2026–2027 academic year.

Clearly align technical assistance with CCRSM blueprint; emphasize sustainability plans for P-TECH campuses.