Carl D. Perkins CTE Funding (WVDE)
Eligibility
All West Virginia secondary schools with CTE programs. Formula funds are allocated to all 55 WV county districts based on CTE enrollment. Schools must have an approved CTE program.
Program Goals
Perkins V funds CTE program improvement — equipment, curriculum, teacher professional development, and work-based learning. Technology, CS, and engineering CTE pathways are strong fits for Perkins-funded kit purchases.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula funds are allocated through WVDE to districts. Districts work with individual schools to approve purchases. Contact your district CTE coordinator to access Perkins funds for your program.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation. Funds are distributed at the start of each school year. Contact your district CTE coordinator for the current allocation and allowable uses.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based. Each WV district receives an allocation based on CTE enrollment. Check with your district CTE coordinator for your school's available Perkins funds.
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
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
How do WV schools access Perkins V funds?
Through your district CTE coordinator. Formula funds are allocated to all 55 WV county districts based on CTE enrollment.
Can Perkins funds buy STEM kits?
Yes — equipment for approved CTE programs is an allowable Perkins purchase. CS, robotics, and technology pathway equipment qualifies.
What types of CTE programs qualify?
Any approved WV CTE program. CS, IT, engineering, and technology pathways are strong fits for Forward Education kits.
Is there an application deadline?
No — Perkins is a formula grant with annual allocations. Contact your district CTE coordinator for the current year's available funds.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide alignment documentation showing how our kits meet CTE program requirements and WV standards for CS and technology pathways.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — West Virginia standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
