Perkins V Career and Technical Education
Eligibility
US schools and nonprofits in all states including Mississippi. Perkins V provides formula funds to Mississippi districts with CTE programs for equipment, curriculum, and teacher development.
Program Goals
Perkins V provides formula funds to Mississippi districts with CTE programs for equipment, curriculum, and teacher development.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Visit the program website for current application guidelines.
Cycle Notes
Annual or rolling program. Check the website for current Mississippi opportunities.
Grant Award Amount
Varies by program and year.
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
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Mississippi schools apply?
Yes. Mississippi schools are eligible for this national program.
How much does Perkins V Career and Technical Education provide?
Formula-based by CTE enrollment
How do Mississippi schools apply?
Visit the program website for current guidelines.
When is the deadline?
Annual formula allocation
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Mississippi applications.
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




















