Perkins V Career-Technical Education Funds (Ohio)
Eligibility
Ohio public school districts and public postsecondary institutions with approved CTE programs receive Perkins V formula funds. Funds are distributed through Ohio's CTE Planning Districts. All eligible LEAs receive formula allocations based on enrollment and program data.
Program Goals
Ohio receives federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) funds annually, which flow to local CTE programs through Ohio's CTE Planning District structure. Formula funds support CTE program development, equipment purchases, professional development, and work-based learning activities at Ohio secondary schools and community colleges. Unlike competitive grants, all eligible districts receive allocations.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Perkins V funds are not competitively applied for — they are distributed by formula to eligible LEAs through CTE Planning Districts. Districts work with their planning district coordinator to develop annual CTE plans and allocate funds. Contact your district's CTE director or planning district to learn how Perkins funds flow in your area.
Cycle Notes
Perkins V is an annual formula program. Local CTE plans for FY2026 were due in spring 2026. For FY2027, contact your CTE planning district coordinator to understand the local planning and spending timeline. Visit education.ohio.gov for Perkins V guidance documents.
Grant Award Amount
Individual district allocations vary by CTE enrollment and program data. Statewide Ohio Perkins V allocations are several hundred million dollars annually distributed across secondary and postsecondary 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 for Perkins V-funded Ohio CTE technology programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and data science tools for Perkins-funded technology pathways
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for Perkins V CTE program development
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Perkins V CTE funds in Ohio?
Ohio public school districts and postsecondary institutions with approved CTE programs receive formula funds through Ohio's CTE Planning Districts.
How much funding is available through Ohio Perkins V?
Statewide Ohio Perkins V allocations are several hundred million dollars. Individual district allocations depend on CTE enrollment and program data.
Can Perkins V funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Perkins V 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 access Perkins V funds?
Contact your district CTE director or CTE Planning District coordinator. Funds are allocated through the annual CTE planning process, not through competitive applications.
How can Forward Education help with Perkins V 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 Perkins V funds. 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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