Perkins V — Career and Technical Education Act Funds (Indiana)
Eligibility
Indiana public school districts and postsecondary institutions with approved CTE programs receive Perkins V Basic Grant funds. All eligible Indiana LEAs receive formula allocations. Perkins V is the primary federal funding stream for CTE equipment, curriculum, and professional development in Indiana. CS, information technology, and AI-aligned CTE pathways are explicitly supported. Contact your district's CTE coordinator or the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to access Perkins V funds.
Program Goals
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) is the primary federal funding source for CTE programs in Indiana. Indiana receives over $30 million annually in Perkins V funds, distributed to CTE districts by formula. Equipment, software, curriculum, and professional development for approved CTE programs — including information technology, computer science, and AI pathways — are explicitly allowable costs. Indiana's 2029 CS graduation requirement creates strong demand for Perkins V-funded CS and technology programs at the high school level. Perkins V is one of the most accessible and reliable funding sources for Indiana schools building or expanding CS and technology CTE pathways.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Perkins V Basic Grant funds flow to eligible Indiana CTE districts through the local CTE planning and application process via IndyGrants. There is no competitive application for the Basic Grant — funds flow by formula. Contact your district's CTE coordinator or the Indiana Commission for Higher Education to access your district's Perkins V allocation. Reserve Grants are available competitively through IDOE/CHE RFPs for innovative CTE initiatives.
Cycle Notes
Indiana Perkins V Basic Grant allocations are processed annually through IndyGrants. Contact your CTE coordinator for FY2027 local application timelines. Reserve Grant RFPs are posted periodically — monitor the CHE CTE grants administration page for current opportunities. Perkins V is a reliable annual funding source for Indiana CS and technology CTE programs.
Grant Award Amount
Indiana receives over $30 million in Perkins V funds annually. Individual CTE district allocations vary by enrollment and CTE program data. Equipment and software for approved CTE programs are allowable costs. Contact the CHE Office of Career and Technical Education for your district's current allocation amount.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Perkins V-eligible physical computing equipment for Indiana CTE information technology programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Perkins V-eligible AI and data science tools for Indiana CTE technology pathways
- Coding for Good Kit — Perkins V-eligible CS curriculum for Indiana CTE program development and expansion
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Indiana Perkins V CTE funds?
Indiana public school districts and postsecondary institutions with approved CTE programs receive Perkins V Basic Grant funds by formula. All eligible Indiana LEAs receive formula allocations.
Can Indiana Perkins V funds be used for CS kits and coding tools?
Yes. Equipment and software for approved CTE programs are explicitly allowable costs under Indiana's Perkins V guidance. CS, information technology, and AI-aligned CTE pathways are strong fits.
How do Indiana schools access Perkins V funds?
Contact your district's CTE coordinator or the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Basic Grant funds flow through the local CTE planning process via IndyGrants.
How much Perkins V funding does Indiana receive?
Indiana receives over $30 million in Perkins V funds annually. Individual district allocations vary by enrollment and CTE program data.
How can Forward Education help Indiana CTE programs use Perkins V funds?
Forward Education provides Perkins V-aligned curriculum documentation, CTE pathway alignment documents, pricing letters, and letters of support for Indiana CTE programs. Contact us before purchasing to ensure proper documentation.
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 — Indiana 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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