Perkins V Career and Technical Education
Eligibility
SC public school districts with approved CTE programs automatically receive Perkins V formula funds.
Program Goals
Perkins V funds CTE program improvement, equipment, and teacher development. Technology pathways including CS, coding, and digital design are core CTE areas eligible for Perkins funds in South Carolina.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula grant. Contact your district CTE director to plan Perkins V spending.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation through SCDE.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based by CTE enrollment. Individual district amounts vary.
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 SC schools receive Perkins V?
All districts with approved CTE programs. Contact your district CTE director.
Can Perkins V fund coding kits and CS tools?
Yes. Technology and CS pathways are core CTE areas eligible for Perkins funds.
How do SC CTE teachers access Perkins V?
Work through your district CTE director via the annual local application to SCDE.
Can Perkins V fund CS teacher development?
Yes. Teacher professional development for CTE programs is an allowable use.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide CTE alignment documents and pricing letters for SC Perkins 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 — South Carolina 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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