CFDA Number: 84.101
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: Native American—Career and Technical Education Program (NACTEP)

The Native American Career and Technical Education Program provides grants that improves the quality of career and technical education programs by providing professional development for teachers, faculty, administrators, and counselors. Programs are designed to provide certificates and/or associate degrees, prepare students for high-skill, high- wage jobs, or high-demand occupations in emerging or established professions.

Projects that make improvements in career and technical education programs for Native American adults and youths, consistent with the purposes of the Perkins Act.

NAVTEP gives special consideration to exemplary approaches that involve, coordinate with, and encourage Tribal Economic Development Plans, as well as applications from tribally controlled community colleges.