On December 12, 2019, Lee Burket, PDE Director of Career and Technical Education announced that applications for 2019-2020 Supplemental Equipment Grants will be accepted beginning on 12/30/2019. Approximately $5.5 million in state funds are available for the purchase of equipment and for the purchase of a complete set of tools for use in the hands-on instruction of students enrolled in Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved career and technical education programs.  Equipment and sets of tools must be a minimum of $3,000 per unit.  The equipment must meet industry standards, and the Occupational Advisory Committee must have recommended each piece of equipment.  Each grant will be awarded based on the funding formula.  A match of local funds is not required. The guidelines contain the application information and are available on the Career and Technical Education Grants webpage. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2020 at 5 p.m. Any questions, should be forwarded to Janelle Smith at [email protected] or 717-783-6990 on the application process, and Ben Hanft at [email protected] or 717-787-5423 on available funds.