Ohio Career-Technical Education Equipment Grant Program
Eligibility
Ohio public school districts with approved career-technical education programs are eligible. Applications must focus on purchasing equipment for specific CTE program areas tied to high-demand Ohio industries. Districts must demonstrate alignment to Ohio CTE standards and industry partnership.
Program Goals
Ohio's CTE Equipment Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, provides competitive funding to Ohio school districts for the purchase of industry-standard equipment for CTE programs. The program supports technology, manufacturing, health science, and other in-demand CTE pathways by helping districts maintain current, industry-relevant equipment for hands-on student learning.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the ODE&W application portal during competitive grant rounds. Rounds are tied to state budget appropriations and are not offered every year. Contact the ODE&W CTE office or monitor the ODE&W website for current round announcements and application timelines.
Cycle Notes
Ohio CTE Equipment Grants are awarded in competitive rounds, subject to state appropriations. Not every year has an active round. Monitor the ODE&W Career-Tech page at education.ohio.gov for current announcements.
Grant Award Amount
Awards vary by round and district size. Individual district grants have typically ranged from $10,000 to $50,000 for equipment purchases tied to approved CTE programs.
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 Ohio CTE technology programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and data science tools for CTE technology pathways
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for Ohio CTE equipment grant programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Ohio CTE Equipment Grants?
Ohio public school districts with approved CTE programs are eligible. Applications must target equipment for specific CTE pathways aligned to Ohio standards and industry needs.
How much funding is available through Ohio CTE Equipment Grants?
Awards have typically ranged from $10,000 to $50,000 per district, subject to appropriation. Contact ODE&W for current award ranges.
Can CTE Equipment Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. CTE Equipment Grant funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Ohio schools apply for CTE Equipment Grants?
Monitor the ODE&W Career-Tech page at education.ohio.gov for round announcements. Applications are submitted through the ODE&W portal when a round is open.
How can Forward Education help with Ohio CTE Equipment Grant funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Ohio schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes CTE Equipment Grants fund. 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 — Ohio 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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