CTE Funding (Perkins V + Arizona CTE State Priorities)
Eligibility
Arizona public school districts with approved CTE programs. Contact your district CTE director to access Perkins V formula funds and state CTE priority grants.
Program Goals
Arizona combines federal Perkins V formula funds with state CTE priority grants to support CTE program improvement, equipment, and teacher development. Technology pathways including CS and digital design are eligible.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula grant. Contact your district CTE director for the annual local application. The August 1 deadline is for local applications, not student enrollment.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation and state CTE grants. August 1 local application deadline for most AZ districts. Contact azed.gov/cte.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based by CTE enrollment plus competitive state CTE priority grants.
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 AZ 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 AZ CTE teachers access these funds?
Through your district CTE director via the annual local application to Arizona DOE.
What are Arizona CTE State Priority grants?
Competitive supplements to Perkins V for specific CTE program improvements. Check azed.gov/cte.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide CTE alignment documents and pricing letters for Arizona CTE 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 — Arizona 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
Download the Forward Education Grant Guide
Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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