Career and Technical Education (Perkins V) Funding
Eligibility
All Hawaii public schools with CTE programs. Because Hawaii has a single statewide district (HIDOE), all CTE programs in Hawaii are part of one LEA. CTE programs in technology, computer science, engineering, and health sciences are well positioned.
Program Goals
Perkins V funds CTE programs that prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers. Technology, CS, engineering, and career-connected STEM programs are allowable uses. Equipment, curriculum, and teacher professional development are all fundable.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No competitive application — formula allocation through HIDOE. Hawaii CTE coordinators work with HIDOE to plan Perkins V expenditures annually. Contact your school's CTE coordinator or the HIDOE CTE office for spending guidance.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation. HIDOE manages Perkins V spending across all Hawaii CTE programs.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based. HIDOE receives a statewide Perkins V allocation distributed to CTE programs across Hawaii based on enrollment and program activity. Contact the HIDOE CTE office for your school's specific allocation.
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
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my school need to apply for Perkins V funding?
No — it is a formula grant through HIDOE. All Hawaii CTE programs receive allocations. Work with your school's CTE coordinator.
What can Perkins V buy?
CTE equipment, curriculum materials, technology tools, and teacher professional development aligned to career pathways.
Which career pathways qualify?
High-wage, in-demand pathways including technology, computer science, engineering, and health sciences.
How much does Hawaii receive?
HIDOE receives a statewide Perkins V allocation. Contact the HIDOE CTE office for details.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Coding for Good Kit and CodeCTRL controller support technology and CS career pathways. We provide Perkins V alignment documentation for procurement.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Hawaii standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
