2015-16 APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Perkins Leadership Block Grant
GRANT DESCRIPTION
Perkins Leadership Block grant combines three grants (Replication projects, Industry-Based Professional
Development, and local Student Leadership) into one flexible grant. The Statewide Student Leadership
has been removed from this application and requests for funding will now be considered under the
Perkins Special Project applications.
FUNDING FOR 2015-16
Each college eligible for Perkins leadership funding will receive $16,000 in this block grant. Colleges
determine the amount of money to spend in each grant category. The availability of funds depend on
federal budgets and Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) policy.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit applications in the Online Grant Management System (OGMS) at
http://apps.sbctc.edu/onlinegrants.
We suggest writing applications in WORD. Then cut and paste the plan into OGMS to protect from
losing your work, if the OGMS application times out.
The assurances from the college’s Perkins Plan cover these funds.
An addendum is used when colleges are requesting to change activities in their grant. Attachments are
used for final reports.
FUNDING AND REPORTING TIMELINES
Leadership funds are available July 1, 2015 and must be expended by June 30, 2016
Grant funds will not pay for costs incurred prior to the grant approval date and/or before July 1, 2015.
Final reports are due July 31, 2016. Final report forms are on the SBCTC web at
http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/college/_e-wkforceperkinsleadershipgrants.aspx. Final reports must be
uploaded as an attachment to the grant in OGMS. The SBCTC is not able to upload documents for
colleges.
GRANT CATEGORIES
Replication Projects; Industry-Based Professional Development; and local Student Leadership
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REPLICATION PROJECTS FUNDING
Funding supports colleges adapting a Replication project to their individual needs.
The Replication projects fit under the following statewide initiatives:
 career pathways
 competency-based education
 assessment and follow-up
 curriculum development projects
 recruiting and advising
 implementation of training appropriate to WorkFirst
 adapting to emerging technologies
 distance education
 integration of basic skills
 business and industry partnerships for program improvement
 statewide articulations - secondary to postsecondary
 other
Do I need to copy the project exactly as it is written in the Replication database/book?
No, fit the project concept to the needs of your campus.
How do I get more information about a project?
Contact the original college listed on the project for information and guidance. The originating college may
request reimbursement for mailing or copying materials.
INDUSTRY BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (IBPD) FUNDING
IBPD includes return to industry work experience or industry sponsored training directly related to the
program being taught or supervised. These funds provide opportunities to stay current in the career
field. Colleges cannot use funds for conferences or instruction in general teaching/ supervisory skills.
Who can apply for funds?
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CTE instructors
CTE administrators
CTE and adult basic education teams of instructors/administrators attending industry training
What is Industry-based professional development?
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Temporary working positions in the field (either paid or volunteer) to improve knowledge of
current practices.
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Attendance at recognized hands-on industry sponsored training program resulting in industry
certification or an industry upgrade.
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Teams of Adult Basic Education faculty or administrators jointly attending industry specific
professional development with CTE faculty or administrators with the intent to deliver
contextualized integrated instruction.
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LOCAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP FUNDING
These funds support faculty advisors for local CTE student clubs or organizations. Advisors coordinate
club activities and prepare students for regional, state, and national skills competitions.
Funding generally covers the costs of an advisor, advisor travel, and materials for competition.
Do NOT use grant funds to:
 Purchase supplies, jackets, or other effects for students' personal ownership.
 Pay for non-instructional activities such as athletic, social, or recreational events.
 Print and disseminate non-instructional newsletters.
 Purchase awards for recognition of students, advisors, or other individuals.
 Pay membership dues.
Student Leadership organizations must be skills-oriented, provide leadership, participate in
competitions, and have state or national affiliation with a recognized career leadership organization.
RESERVE FUNDS
If you do not know how all $16,000 of your grant will be spent at the time you apply for the grant, you
can budget funds on the Reserve line. However, you must do a budget revision request in OBIS and, if
applicable, an application addendum in OGMS prior to spending the funds. You cannot spend or invoice
for funds budgeted to the Reserve line.
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP BLOCK GRANT INFORMATION
For more information, please contact:
Anna Nikolaeva Program Administrator – (360) 704-4342 or anikolaeva@sbctc.edu
Deb Knackstedt, Program Manager – (360) 704-4337 or dknackstedt@sbctc.edu
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