Indiana Perkins V CTE Funding — Basic Grant and Reserve Grant
Eligibility
Indiana public school districts and postsecondary institutions with approved CTE programs receive Perkins V Basic Grant funds. Reserve Grants are available through a competitive RFP process for innovative CTE projects. All eligible Indiana LEAs receive formula allocations based on enrollment and CTE program data.
Program Goals
Indiana receives federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) funds annually through the Indiana Commission for Higher Education's Office of Career and Technical Education. Basic Grant funds flow to Indiana CTE districts by formula based on enrollment. Reserve Grants are awarded competitively through IDOE RFPs for innovative CTE initiatives. Both streams allow equipment, software, and curriculum purchases for CTE programs that meet Indiana's in-demand industry skills. Equipment and software are explicitly allowable costs under Indiana's Perkins V guidance.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Perkins V Basic Grant funds are not competitively applied for — they flow by formula to eligible Indiana CTE districts through the local CTE planning and application process via IndyGrants. Reserve Grants require a competitive RFP submission to IDOE/CHE. Contact your district's CTE coordinator or the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to understand how Perkins funds flow in your district and whether your school qualifies for Reserve Grant competitions.
Cycle Notes
Indiana Perkins V Basic Grant local applications and the 2025-2026 Reserve Grant RFP are posted on the CHE CTE grants administration page. Contact your CTE coordinator for the FY2027 local application timeline. Reserve Grant RFPs are posted periodically — monitor the CHE CTE page for announcements.
Grant Award Amount
Individual Indiana CTE district allocations vary by enrollment and program data. Equipment and software purchases for approved CTE programs are allowable costs. Reserve Grant awards vary by competition cycle. Contact the CHE Office of Career and Technical Education for current allocation and award information.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing equipment for Indiana Perkins V-funded CTE technology programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and data science tools for Indiana Perkins-funded CTE technology pathways
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for Indiana CTE program development
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Indiana Perkins V CTE funds?
Indiana public school districts and postsecondary institutions with approved CTE programs receive Perkins V Basic Grant funds by formula. Reserve Grants are available competitively to eligible entities.
How do Indiana schools access Perkins V CTE funds?
Contact your district CTE coordinator or the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Basic Grant funds flow through the local CTE planning and application process via IndyGrants.
Can Indiana Perkins V funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Equipment and software purchases for approved CTE programs are explicitly allowable costs under Indiana's Perkins V guidance.
What are Indiana Perkins V Reserve Grants?
Reserve Grants are competitive awards funded from a portion of Indiana's Perkins V allocation. They support innovative CTE projects and are awarded through RFPs posted by IDOE/CHE. Monitor the CHE CTE grants page for current RFP announcements.
How can Forward Education help with Indiana Perkins V funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Indiana CTE programs. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Indiana standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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