In this section, “Grant” means the Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant. There is a Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant. The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to develop and implement a CTE curriculum framework and pathway that is innovative and includes best practices that are used by the best CTE programs around the world. The Department shall administer the Grant. A county board or a community college may submit a proposal to the Department to receive a grant for a CTE pathway that is in furtherance of the purpose of the Grant. To be eligible for a grant, an application shall identify a partnership with at least one county board, one community college, and one industry partner to develop an innovative CTE pathway that: Is of high quality; Is aligned with the skills needed by employers; Will lead to an industry–recognized license or certificate; Creates internship or apprenticeship opportunities; and Prepares students to successfully compete in a global economy. An application shall include: A description of the proposed curriculum framework and pathway that is articulated between secondary and postsecondary education or training; A business plan that includes the estimated total cost, including any one–time or capital equipping costs, of implementing the proposed curriculum framework and pathway; and Any other information required by the Department. The Department shall establish processes and procedures for accepting and evaluating applications. The Department shall make awards in a timely fashion. For each fiscal year through fiscal year 2024, the Governor shall annually appropriate at least $2,000,000 in the operating budget of the Department for the grant program. The Department may retain up to 3% of the appropriation required under this subsection to hire staff necessary to administer the grant program.