Perkins V Secondary CTE Funds (Iowa)
Eligibility
Iowa public school districts with approved CTE programs automatically receive Perkins V formula funds. Contact your district CTE director to access funds.
Program Goals
Iowa distributes Perkins V CTE funds to districts with approved CTE programs for equipment, curriculum, and teacher development. Technology CTE pathways including CS and digital design are fundable.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula grant. Contact your district CTE director to plan Perkins V spending through the annual local application to Iowa DE.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation through Iowa DE.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based by CTE enrollment. Individual district amounts vary.
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
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Iowa schools receive Perkins V?
Districts with approved CTE programs. Contact your district CTE director.
Can Perkins V fund coding tools?
Yes. Technology CTE pathways can use Perkins for coding equipment and curriculum.
How do Iowa CTE teachers access Perkins V?
Through your district CTE director via the annual local application to Iowa DE.
Can Perkins fund CS teacher PD?
Yes. Teacher PD for CTE programs is an allowable Perkins V use.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide CTE alignment documents and pricing letters for Iowa Perkins applications.
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 — Iowa 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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