Career & Technical Education (Perkins V) Equipment Funding (Alabama)
Eligibility
Alabama school districts with CTE programs. Funds flow through ALSDE to districts based on CTE enrollment. Schools must have active CTE pathways. Contact your district CTE coordinator to access Perkins V funds.
Program Goals
Perkins V funds career and technical education by providing districts with equipment, curriculum, teacher PD, and program improvement resources. Technology, engineering, and computer science CTE pathways are a strong fit. STEM kits and coding tools used in CTE programs are allowable purchases.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Perkins V funds are formula-based — your district receives an annual allocation through ALSDE. Contact your district CTE coordinator or the ALSDE CTE office to access funds. No competitive application required.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation. Funds are released to districts by ALSDE at the start of each school year. Spending deadlines vary by fiscal year.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based allocation by CTE enrollment. Alabama districts receive varying amounts based on the number of CTE students. Contact your district CTE coordinator for your allocation.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply for Perkins V funds?
No — Perkins V is a formula grant. Your district receives an allocation automatically based on CTE enrollment. Contact your district CTE coordinator to access the funds.
What can Perkins V funds buy?
Equipment, curriculum, teacher PD, and program improvement for CTE programs. STEM kits, coding tools, and technology for CTE pathways are allowable.
Who manages Perkins V in Alabama?
ALSDE CTE office distributes funds to districts. Your district CTE coordinator manages spending.
Is there a deadline to spend Perkins V funds?
Yes — fiscal year spending deadlines apply. Check with your district CTE coordinator for the current timeline.
How can Forward Education help?
Our full kit lineup — Coding for Good, CodeCTRL, Climate Action Kit — are used in CTE pathways. We can provide documentation for Perkins V purchases.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Alabama standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
