PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation)
Eligibility
School districts, CTCs, IUs & cross-sector partnerships
Program Goals
PAsmart is Pennsylvania's flagship computer science and STEM funding stream — the 2026 round put over $5M into CTE-focused grants of up to $500K for schools building CS and STEM career pathways. Watch for the next round announcement and email RA-EDPAsmart@pa.gov to get on their radar.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No fixed dates posted — monitor the program page (see Cycle Notes).
Cycle Notes
2026 round (CTE Planning up to $75K, CTE Innovation up to $500K) closed May 8, 2026; PAsmart has run new rounds most years since 2018-19
Grant Award Amount
Up to $75,000 (Planning) / up to $500,000 (Innovation)
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Smart Solar Kit, Climate Action Kit, CHARGE coding & robotics kits, CHARGE robotics (CTE pathways)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation) in Pennsylvania?
School districts, CTCs, IUs & cross-sector partnerships
How much funding is available through PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation)?
Up to $75,000 (Planning) / up to $500,000 (Innovation). Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges.
Can PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation) funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Pennsylvania schools apply for PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation)?
No fixed dates posted — monitor the program page (see Cycle Notes).
How can Forward Education help with PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation) funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Pennsylvania schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes PAsmart Career and Technical Education Grants (Planning & Innovation) funds. Contact us before submitting your 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 — Pennsylvania 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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