The Perkins V Federal Grant for Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides funds for approved Career and Technical Education programs. In Minnesota, funds are distributed on the basis of state-approved career and technical education programs and appropriate teacher licensure. Programs are administered under Minnesota Rules Chapter 3505 and the federal Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) approves Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE) that meet teacher licensing and other criteria. These programs are eligible to access federal Perkins V funds. Districts that accept these federal dollars must report enrollment and student proficiency for CTE courses and programs to the department.
Important Dates
- Application Opens: March 15, 2021
- Application Closes: May 3, 2021 (Deadline changed from Saturday, May 1 to Monday, May 3.
- Annual Performance Report Opens: Sept. 1, annually
- Annual Performance Report
Closes: Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Each consortium will give a joint presentation on their proposal local application to a panel of Minnesota State and MDE staff. (Presentation options: 90 minute face-to-face, Virtual/Online).
Perkins Local Application
- Use this link to start your FY21-22 Second-Year Perkins Local Application
- Use this link to log in to your main Amplifund account at www.gotomygrants.com
Step-by-Step Videos for Navigating Amplifund
This recorded webinar is an overview of the application questions. We'll dive deeper into each question on the application and provide guidance for budgets, Programs of Study, CLNA and other areas of the plan.
- Completing Your FY22 Second-Year Perkins Local Application Webinar Recording (Updated March 4, 2021)
- Paper Instructions: Amplifund Applicant User Guide for Minnesota Users
- Watch: A brief overview of the Amplifund dashboard view and your online application (Applicant Portal) view
- Watch: How to see your list of users and create users/add a new user
- Watch: How to start a new Perkins Local Application
- Watch: How to cut, copy, and paste your text (Video by the people at My Computer Works)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know who has access to my Perkins Local Application in Amplifund?
When you log into your Amplifund account, you can see a list of all the people who have access to your application. Watch this short video for instructions on how to do that.
Our consortium contacts have changed and we need to give access to a new coordinator? Who do I do that?
Anyone in your consortium who has access to your Amplifund account can invite and give someone else access to your Perkins Local Application(s). Watch this short video on how you can add a new user.
I am working with two consortia. I need access to both consortium applications. How do I get access to both in Amplifund?
Contact yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu and ask to be added to both consortia. Once you've been invited to join, you will be able to toggle between both consortium online applications. You will have access to both current applications and any previous applications submitted.
How do I know if programs offered at my college or in my school district are Perkins-eligible?
For postsecondary programs: To determine whether programs offered by a college are Perkins-eligible, refer to the college’s official academic program inventory. All campus and system office employees should be able to run a current program inventory through EPM 11. Information and a link to the Program Inventory tool can be found on the Academic Programs webpage under the section called Academic Programs Login Information. You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer as your web browser in order to use EPM 11.
If you have trouble running the inventory or questions, contact Sheri Hutchinson, Academic Program Director, Minnesota State system office at Sheri.Hutchinson@minnstate.edu or (651) 201-1685.
- Academic Program Inventory bookmarked by Institution .pdf
- CTE Program Inventory bookmarked by Institution .pdf
Because some have encountered issues running the inventory off-site/off-campus, we exported a copy of the academic program inventory for reference. Note these files were exported on 4/2/2020. If additional changes were made to the inventory after this date, those changes are not reflected in the following PDF files. You will need to run a current academic program inventory for your institution or work with someone at your institution (IR or someone in academic affairs) to run an inventory for you for the most up-to-date information.
For secondary programs: Refer to the MDE website under the program approval page for a listing of all approved programs.
What are you looking for in response to Narrative #1: Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment, in the grant application?
Think of your response to this question as an “executive summary” of your CLNA. This is your opportunity to identify the big take-aways from your CLNA and add any additional contextual information you find to be helpful in explaining them.
What information and how much detail is needed for the part that states "Description and Measure” listed on the CLNA framework document on each action plan element page?
Provide a brief description of the action to be taken and how it will be measured to determine if progress was made. Include only the minimum information you need to track this item.I need technical support with the Amplifund software, not the local application questions. Who should I contact?
You can always contact yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu or karl.ohrn@minnstate.edu. In addition, you may use Amplifund's technical support system which is built into Amplifund. The Amplifund Support team may be able to resolve your technology question faster because they have access to more support tools than our staff is allowed to have. These are common questions the Amplifund support team can help you with:
- I can't submit my online application.
- I need help downloading my application.
- I uploaded a document and now I can't delete it.
- Amplifund is not saving my work.
- I forgot my username and/or password.
- I need to find last year's application.
I can't find the correct forms and attachments I need to upload and include. Who do I contact?
Start by going to our Perkins Local Application webpage. We've tried to post the most updated forms there but sometimes we miss one. If you can't what you're looking for, contact yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu.
All of the forms listed here are required and must be submitted with your Perkins local application as attachments.
Statement of Assurances Form- Statement of Assurances (.PDF)
- Statement of Assurances (.DOC)
- Secondary Supplemental Budget Worksheet (.XLS) Updated February 2021
- Secondary Supplemental Budget Worksheet Instructions (.DOC) Updated February 2021
Consortium Consolidated Equipment Inventory Form
- No template is provided for the Consortium Consolidated Equipment Inventory; use a local form/document (Refer to Perkins V Operational Handbook, page 34 for required information).
- FY21-22 Second-Year Update to the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) Application (.doc)
- Directory of FY21-22 Perkins Local Applications
If you would like to view earlier local applications, annual performance reports, or if you can't find a plan listed here, contact Jared Reise at (651) 201-1711 or jared.reise@minnstate.edu to make a request.
For postsecondary programs: To determine whether programs offered by a college are Perkins-eligible, refer to the college’s official academic program inventory. All campus and system office employees should be able to run a current program inventory through EPM 11. Information and a link to the Program Inventory tool can be found on the Academic Programs webpage under the section called Academic Programs Login Information. You must use Microsoft Internet Explorer as your web browser in order to use EPM 11.
If you have trouble running the inventory or questions, contact Sheri Hutchinson, Academic Program Director, Minnesota State system office at Sheri.Hutchinson@minnstate.edu or (651) 201-1685.
- Academic Program Inventory bookmarked by Institution .pdf (updated 8/12/2020)
- CTE Program Inventory bookmarked by Institution .pdf (updated 8/12/2020)
Because some have encountered issues running the inventory off-site/off-campus, we exported a copy of the academic program inventory for reference. Note these files were exported on 8/12/2020. If additional changes were made to the inventory after this date, those changes are not reflected in the following PDF files. You will need to run a current academic program inventory for your institution or work with someone at your institution (IR or someone in academic affairs) to run an inventory for you for the most up-to-date information.
For secondary programs: Refer to the MDE website under the program approval page for a listing of all approved programs.
Use the resources below to help you develop your local comprehensive needs assessment.
CLNA Guide
- Minnesota's Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Guide 2019 .pdf
- Minnesota's Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Guide 2019 ADA Compliant Version .pdf
CLNA Framework
- Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Reporting Framework Revised 12/8/19 (Accessible version) .doc
- Perkins V Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Reporting Framework Revised 12/8/19 (Non-Accessible version for visual users) .doc
Presentation and handouts from the CLNA Meeting July 31,
- Next Steps Presentation July 31st, 2019 (Non-Accessible version for visual users) .pdf
- Updates to Perkins Eligibility and Gender Equity Designations: Overview .pdf
- Change Management Stages .pdf
- Engaging Stakeholders .pdf
- Equity Challenges in CTE .pdf
- Get Out of Jail Free - Be Bold! .pdf
- Minimum Requirements for State-recognized Rigorous Programs of Study .pdf
- Minnesota Critical Occupations .pdf
- Perkins V Definitions and Timing of Reporting .pdf
- Perkins V Secondary Accountability .pdf
CLNA Resources
- CLNA Questions (Accessible version) .doc
The Annual Performance Report for FY21 is due on Oct. 1, 2021.
If you have questions about the application or need further clarification on specific sections of the local application (e.g., completing the budget form, required signatures for the Statement of Assurance forms, uses of funds, secondary supplementla budget sheet, CLNA CLNA, programs of study, etc.) contact:
- Karl Ohrn, Minnesota State, at karl.ohrn@minnstate.edu or 651-201-1686
- Michelle Kamenov, Minnesota Department of education, at michelle.kamenov@state.mn.us or 651-582-5434
For technical assistance and support with Amplifund, contact:
- Yingfah Thao, Minnesota State, at yingfah.thao@minnstate.edu or (651) 201-1681
For questions on performance levels, contact:
- At Minnesota State, contact Katie Vaccari at (651) 201-1718 or katie.vaccari@minnstate.edu.
- At MDE, contact Kari-Ann Ediger at (651) 582-8269 or kari-ann.ediger@state.mn.us.
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