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Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) Grant

JET Grant — 27 Biennium

Funds Texas public colleges for career and technical education equipment for high-demand occupations.

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The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant, administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), provides equipment funding to Texas public educational institutions to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in high-demand occupations. The FY2026–27 biennium carries a total allocation of $30 million, covering both fiscal years combined. Individual awards range from $40,000 to $35…

What this grant funds

Equipment grants of $40,000–$350,000 for Texas public colleges and partnering schools to establish or expand CTE programs aligned with high-demand licensed and credentialed occupations.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$30M
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Last verified: 31 May 2026