Perkins V Career and Technical Education
Eligibility
Tennessee public school districts with approved CTE programs automatically receive Perkins V formula funds. Contact your district CTE director or TDOE to access funds.
Program Goals
Perkins V funds CTE program improvement, equipment, curriculum, and teacher development. Technology pathways including CS, coding, and digital design are core CTE areas eligible for Perkins funds in Tennessee.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula grant. Districts receive annual Perkins V allocations through TDOE. Contact your district CTE director to plan how Perkins funds will be used for technology and CS pathways.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation through TDOE.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based. Tennessee districts receive Perkins V funds based on CTE enrollment. Individual amounts vary by district size and CTE program scope.
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 to design solutions to 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 Tennessee schools receive Perkins V CTE funds?
All districts with approved CTE programs. Contact your district CTE director to confirm your school's allocation.
Can Perkins V fund coding kits and CS tools?
Yes. Technology pathways including CS, coding, and digital design are core CTE areas. Perkins funds can cover equipment, curriculum, and tools aligned to approved CTE pathways.
How do Tennessee CTE teachers access Perkins V funds?
Work through your district's CTE director. Funds are planned through the annual local application submitted to TDOE.
Can Perkins V fund teacher professional development for CS?
Yes. Teacher professional development for CTE programs is an allowable Perkins V use.
How can Forward Education help with Perkins CTE funding?
We provide CTE alignment documents showing how our coding and robotics tools fit Tennessee technology CTE pathways, plus pricing letters for your local application.
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 — Tennessee 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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