Career and Technical Education / Perkins V (Mississippi)
Eligibility
Mississippi school districts with approved Career and Technical Education programs. Districts with CTE enrollment receive annual Perkins V formula allocations through MDE. Computer science, technology, and engineering CTE pathways are eligible.
Program Goals
Perkins V funds CTE programs that build career-ready skills for Mississippi students. Equipment purchases, curriculum development, and teacher professional development for CTE pathways in technology, computer science, and engineering are priority uses.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula-based — no competitive application. Districts with approved CTE programs receive annual allocations through MDE. Contact MDE Career and Technical Education for the current guidelines and allowable uses.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation. Funds flow each fiscal year based on CTE enrollment. Contact MDE CTE for current spending guidelines and reporting requirements.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based — award amount depends on district CTE enrollment and the statewide Perkins V allocation. Funds are distributed annually to all eligible Mississippi districts.
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
How does my district qualify for Perkins V?
Any Mississippi district with approved CTE pathways qualifies. Contact MDE Career and Technical Education to confirm your district's allocation.
What can Perkins V funds buy?
CTE equipment, curriculum materials, teacher professional development, and industry certifications. STEM kits and coding tools for CTE courses are allowable.
Does the district need a CS-specific CTE pathway?
No — any approved CTE pathway qualifies. Technology and computer applications pathways are a natural fit for coding tools.
When do Perkins V funds need to be spent?
Annual fiscal year cycle. Contact MDE for current spending deadlines.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide Perkins V alignment documentation mapping our kits to CTE program outcomes for Mississippi district purchasing decisions.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Mississippi standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
