Funding Quick Guide: Perkins V & Title IV

Plan Before Budget Deadlines Hit

Funding timelines move quickly, and districts that begin planning early are often the ones able to secure curriculum, equipment, and professional development before funds are fully allocated. Many schools miss opportunities simply because planning conversations start too late in the budget cycle.

This Funding Quick Guide helps educators and administrators understand how Perkins V and Title IV, Part A are commonly used to support hands-on STEM and career-connected learning. These funding sources are frequently used to introduce new technology programs, expand CTE pathways, and support emerging fields like robotics and computer science.

The guide is designed to support planning discussions with principals, CTE directors, curriculum leaders, and district administrators who evaluate program proposals and funding priorities.

What This Guide Covers

This practical guide breaks down:

• What Perkins V and Title IV are designed to fund

• Common eligible uses for STEM, CTE, and CS programs

• How districts align robotics, drones, AI, cybersecurity, and esports to federal priorities

• Planning considerations administrators often need before approving purchases

Why Schools Use These Funds With LocoRobo

Hands-on STEM programs align directly with state and federal CTE priorities. Districts use Perkins V and Title IV to support:

• Career exploration and pathway development

• STEM and computer science access

• Technology-rich instruction tied to real skills

• Teacher readiness and program sustainability

LocoRobo programs are built to fit within these funding structures while supporting long-term growth.