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Perkins Timeline and Due Dates


Timeline for Claims, Applications, and Reports

Due Date Form / System Item Due
September 30 Perkins Grant Management System Budget Revision for first quarter due.
October 15

CDE 20 (PDF)

Regional Occupational Centers and Programs (ROC/P) and Adult Education Submission of Economically Disadvantaged Adult Enrollment Report to Establish Eligibility for the Section 132 Funds

October 15
(Data System opens July 1 and closes Oct. 15)

California Longitudinal Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Calendar Reporting on career technical education (CTE) Participants, Concentrators, and Completers.
October 31 Perkins Grant Management System First Quarter Claim for expenses from July 1 through September 30
December 31 Perkins Grant Management System Budget Revision for second quarter due.
January 31 Intent to Apply (PDF)

Form is required for all new or returning (after an absence) local education agencies (LEAs) wanting to apply for Perkins funding.

Form must be submitted by January 31st to apply for funds beginning the following July.

January 31

Perkins Grant Management System Second Quarter Claim (mandatory) expenses from October 1 through December 31
March 15

CDE 21 (PDF)

ROC/P and Adult Education Submission of Report on Fall-Term Enrollment in Career and Technical Education Courses
March 31 Perkins Grant Management System Budget Revision for third quarter due.
April 30 Perkins Grant Management System Third Quarter Claim for expenses from January 1 through March 31
June 1* Perkins Grant Management System Annual Application for Funds
*Estimated Due Date - Please check PGMS for exact date.
June 30 Perkins Grant Management System Budget Revision for fourth quarter due.
August 31 Perkins Grant Management System Fourth Quarter Claim (mandatory) expenses from April 1 through June 30 and funds not previously claimed
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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 06, 2025
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