On October 25, 2021, Lee Burket, Ed.D., PDE Director, of Bureau of Career and Technical Education, released a PennLink message titled Supplemental Equipment Grant Applications Available. The message states that the Bureau of Career and Technical Education is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 Supplemental Equipment Grants.

Approximately $5,550,000 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 (PDE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) programs.

Pennsylvania secondary school districts and career and technical centers with PDE approved CTE programs are eligible to apply for this grant. The equipment and a complete set 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 2021-22 Supplemental Equipment Grant guidelines contain the application information and are available at Career and Technical Education Grants.The deadline for applications is November 30, 2021, at 5 p.m. 

Applications are submitted through the eGrant system. Application questions should be directed to Janelle Smith at [email protected] or 717-783-6990. Questions related to available funds should be directed to Ben Hanft at [email protected] or 717-787-5423.