Eligibility
The following types of Pennsylvania Educational Institutions (PEIs) are eligible to apply for grant funding from the program, including:
- Public, private, and cyber schools;
- Career & Technical Centers;
- Youth Development Centers; and
- Institutions of higher learning.
There are no regional or residential restrictions within the state; all brick and mortar PEIs are required to be located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and cyber schools, must serve Pennsylvania students.
Applicants may use the CTE Program funding to develop and implement new technical training curriculum or to expand existing technical training curriculum and/or delivery, relevant to the heavy highway industry.
Application Process
The application period has closed and PennDOT is reviewing submitted applications.
The total amount of direct grant reimbursement funding available under this program is $12 million. PennDOT intends to award a single individual grant up to $500,000 per eligible applicant. An additional $3 million is available, up to $10,000 per student, in supportive services through PennDOT’s Supportive Services Center.
For additional information on the application process, including details on eligible and ineligible projects, and the submission process, please review:
Step 1: Create Keystone Login Account
Create a New Keystone Login Account – Registration
- Click Register and enter all the information into the fields with a red asterisk (*) next to them. (You will be asked to create your profile, login information and security questions).
- If you create a Keystone Login account with us, you will be able to use this account with other agencies that use Keystone Login.
(Some additional information may be required for those agencies)
Keystone Login Services
- There are many account options that can be configured for your Keystone Login account. Please see the help documents provided by the Keystone Login Service.
- Keystone Login account assistance or password resets, please contact the Keystone Global Help Desk at 877-328-0995
Step 2: Apply for Program Funding and Begin New Application Using Enterprise eGrants
Use the following link to view the application walkthrough, beginning on page 7.
Below are a few helpful tips as you are following the process in the application user guide above.
- Question #2 - Do you need help selecting your program? Select “No,” to expedite the application process.
- Program Name CTE (do not put a space after E or you can’t continue)
- Enter Applicant Info. when entering your zip code you will need to enter nine digits, (XXXXX-XXXX), to be able to continue to the next question.
- When choosing Applicant Entity Type, if Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools is selected, the NAICS Code will automatically populate.
- If you choose Sole Proprietorship, as the Applicant Entity Type, the NAICS code is 8141.
- In the Addenda section of the grant application, question #2 will request: Please upload Project Summary, Narrative, and Additional Letters of Commitment (if available) documenting strong workforce development and employer partner relationships relative to this project.
PennDOT Construction Inspection Certification Program
PennDOT is currently developing the Transportation Construction Inspection Certification Program curriculum to create a standardized workforce development pathway for individuals interested in careers in transportation construction inspection throughout Pennsylvania. Aligned with PennDOT job expectations, the curriculum is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge, technical skills, and practical experience necessary to successfully enter the transportation construction industry.
The proposed curriculum includes approximately 140 hours of instruction*, consisting of roughly 110 hours of instructor-led classroom learning supplemented by self-paced TA-TCI learning modules, hands-on activities, assessments, and industry-based field experiences. The curriculum focuses on the core competencies required of entry-level Transportation Construction Inspectors while emphasizing workforce readiness and real-world application.
Upon successful completion, learners will earn a PennDOT-recognized certification that supports advancement as a Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee and provides a direct pathway into Pennsylvania’s transportation construction workforce.
The curriculum is designed for implementation in high schools, career and technical education programs, and community colleges across the Commonwealth. Pending final development and approval, the program is anticipated to be ready for school-based implementation beginning in 2027.
* Final instructional hours may vary based on the selected delivery modality and implementation model. The estimated 140-hour framework represents the recommended instructional scope and may be adjusted to accommodate secondary, post-secondary, or workforce training environments.
Questions?
Thank you for submitting your questions. All questions submitted by the July 30, 2026 deadline, have been answered and are posted here for review.
Need assistance?
Keystone Login account assistance or password resets, please contact the Keystone Global Help Desk at 877-328-0995
For technical assistance with an application, please contact the appropriate resource center listed below
Please contact the Enterprise eGrants Customer Service Center. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM, at 833-448-0647. Email inquiries can also be sent to egrantshelp@pa.gov.
Award Recipients
The first-ever funding round for the PennDOT Career and Technical Education Grant Program supports programs at 27 institutions in 21 counties, creating more pathways to opportunity and good-paying jobs for all Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.
2026
Program Name: CDL Training
Program Summary: $483,100 to Expand existing Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preparation curriculum into a comprehensive CDL training, testing, and credential attainment pathway.
Program Name: Lenape Tech's the Road More Traveled, creating skilled labor for Pennsylvania's Heavy Highway Needs - Construction Trades
Program Summary: $402,000 to expand its existing Construction Trades program by adding PennDOT's Transportation Construction Inspection (TCI) Certification Program as a dedicated Heavy Highway Industry pathway.
Program Name: POWERGRID PA Opportunities for Workforce Education, Resilience, Grid Innovation, and Development- Construction Trades
Program Summary: $500,000 to expand its existing transportation and infrastructure workforce programs such as Construction Trades, Welding, Electrical, and Powerline Technology.
Program Name: Construction Trades
Program Summary: $411,148 to implement a new Heavy Highway Industry (HHI) Career Pathway to connect students in grades 9-12 to careers in heavy equipment operation, highway maintenance, diesel/heavy equipment maintenance, commercial transportation, material handling, construction, welding, and related HHI occupations.
Program Name: Johnson College Transportation Construction Inspector Program
Program Summary: $302,000 to implement a new Transportation Construction Inspection (TCI) continuing education program and enhance hands-on training in Diesel Truck Technology and planned Heavy Equipment track.
Program Name: CCAC Heavy Highway CDL Career Pathway - CDL
Program Summary: $280,850 to expand its existing Commercial Driver’s License Class A and Class B programs.
Program Name: Clarion County Career Center Heavy Highway Industry Academy - Equipment Operators
Program Summary: $500,000 to expand and enhance its existing Construction Trades, Diesel Technology, Welding, and Cooperative Education programs through integrating heavy highway industry curriculum.
Program Name: STC Heavy Highway Workforce & CDL Training Expansion Project- CDL
Program Summary: $242, 052 to expand existing technical training by integrating Heavy Highway Industry (HHI) career awareness and skill development into existing secondary CTE programs such as Diesel Technology, Outdoor Power Technology, Automotive Technology, and Auto Collision Technology.
Program Name: PennDOT Heavy Highway- Equipment Operators
Program Summary: $500,000 will expand its existing Heavy Equipment Operations (HEO) program by combining heavy equipment training and CDL training.
Program Name: Construction Trades
Program Summary: $500,000 to expand its established Heavy Equipment program into a comprehensive Heavy Highway Industry (HHI) Career Pathway.
Program Name: The Steelton-Highspire Heavy Highway Industry Career Pathways Program- Construction Trades
Program Summary: $500,000 to implement a new Heavy Highway Industry Career Pathways Program.
Program Name: Highways to the Future - Welding
Program Summary: $490,710 to establish a new Welding program operated within the district's existing approved Career and Techinical Education operation.
Program Name: Mercer County Regional Heavy Highway Summer Trades Program- Construction Trades
Program Summary: $490,000 to implement a new Middle School Heavy Highway Industry (HHI) Summer Trades Program.
Program Name: BCTHS Heavy Highway Welding and Structural Fabrication Pathway Expansion- Welding and Steel
Program Summary: $500,000 to implement a new four-year Heavy Highway Welding and Infrastructure Career Pathway.
Program Name: Carlow University Construction Management Program Through PennDOT- Construction Inspection
Program Summary: $500,000 to implement a new Heavy Highway Industry (HHI) workforce training initiative consisting of two complementary pathways: a Construction Inspector Certificate and a Post-Baccaleureate Certificate in Heavy Highway Project Management.
Program Name: CTE - Equipment Operators
Program Summary: $500,000 to develop a a new Heavy Equipment Operator & Maintenance Program.
Program Name: CTE - Construction Inspection
Program Summary: $500,000 to develop a Heavy Highway Construction Inspector Training Program.
Program Name: CTE - Construction Trades
Program Summary: $352,500 to implement a new Carpentry & Construction Career Pathway at Penn Hills High School.
Program Name: Construction Pre-Apprenticeship- Expanding Existing Pathway2Build Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Program- Misc Trades
Program Summary: $500,000 to expand its existing registered pre-apprenticeship program to increase awareness and preparation for careers within Pennsylvania's Heavy Highway Industry.
Program Name: Northern Tier Heavy Highway Workforce Academy - Construction Trades
Program Summary: $316,000 to establish a new, cross-program technical training initiative between Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Construction Trades, Welding, Engineering Technology, and Automotive Technology programs with career pathways in the Heavy Highway Industry (HHI).
Program Name: Fast Track CDL: A Heavy Highway Pipeline
Program Summary: $500,000 to expand its existing CDL Driver Training program.
Program Name: Lyco CTC Heavy Highway Transportation and Diesel Workforce Pathway - CDL
Program Summary: $500,000 to expand its existing Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology Program by establishing a Heavy Highway Transportation and Diesel Workforce Pathway.
Program Name: Eastern Center for Arts and Technology-PennDOT Construction Inspection Certification Program
Program Summary: $96,238 to implement PennDOT's Construction Inspection Certification Program.
Program Name: Heavy Highway Career Pathways: Classroom to Career - CDL, Diesel Tech
Program Summary: $491,100 to expand its Heavy Equipment and Diesel Equipment program to include Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and PennDOT's Construction Inspection Certification program.
Program Name: Welding
Program Summary: $480,000 to expand opportunities for students to have exposure to work-based learning in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure.
Program Name: LCTI - CDL
Program Summary: $500,000 to expand its Heavy Equipment Operations & Preventative Maintenance program with a Heavy Highway Industry (HHI) pathway.
Program Name: Wayne/Pike Career and Technical Center Welding Lab Equipment Project - Welding
Program Summary: $500,000 to implement a new welding program.