Quick Facts
FundingUp to $1,500 per teacher for computing devices (FY27); ~$200,000 statewide
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineJune 5, 2026 (check DESE for FY27 cycle)
FunderMassachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
The Massachusetts DESE Computer Science Engage Grant (Fund Code 0126/126B) provides funding to help teachers integrate CS into classroom instruction. Awards of up to $1,500 per teacher fund computing devices and CS materials.
What This Grant Funds
CS Engage Grants fund computing devices, coding kits, and other hardware helping Massachusetts teachers deliver CS instruction. Professional development aligned to CS instruction is also supported.
Who Is Eligible
- Massachusetts public school districts and teachers
- Teachers integrating CS into K-12 instruction
- Programs must align to Massachusetts CS standards and frameworks
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- primary computing device for Massachusetts DESE CS Engage Grant purchases
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- AI literacy hardware and curriculum for Massachusetts CS Engage-funded teachers
micro:bit Classroom Kits -- classroom-scale CS hardware for Massachusetts DESE CS Engage grants
Keep in Mind: The CS Engage Grant is designed specifically for computing devices like micro:bit kits. Apply by the June 5 deadline. Combine with Title IV-A or Perkins funding for larger program investments.
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