Google.org: CS Education Grants (Michigan)
Google.org grants to expand K-12 computer science education access with a focus on underrepresented students.
About This Grant
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, invests in K-12 CS education as part of its commitment to expanding opportunity through technology. Grants range from $50,000 to over $1 million for large initiatives.
Google.org focuses heavily on equity and access, with priority for programs serving girls, students of color, and students in low-income communities. Michigan schools and nonprofits with strong equity narratives and proven program models are competitive.
Google.org does not run a continuous open grant cycle. Funding is often by invitation or through focused program initiatives. Organizations should track Google.org's current education focus areas and reach out proactively.
View Google.org: CS Education Grants (Michigan)Eligibility
- K-12 schools, districts, and education nonprofits
- Programs with strong equity focus (girls, students of color, low-income)
- Organizations with demonstrated program effectiveness and scale potential
- Proposals addressing systemic barriers to CS education access
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Curriculum development, research, policy advocacy, and large-scale program expansion
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
Google.org invests in programs that can grow and reach many students. Proposals for a single classroom rarely succeed.
Show clearly who lacks CS access in your community and why your program addresses that gap.
Google.org often releases funding through specific initiatives with limited windows. Follow their blog and newsletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a school district apply directly?
Yes. School districts are common Google.org grantees for CS education.
Is there an annual application deadline?
No. Google.org funding is periodic and often by invitation.
What is the typical grant term?
Most Google.org education grants run 2-3 years.
Does Google.org fund hardware or only curriculum?
Google.org funds both as part of comprehensive program proposals.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Michigan CS 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
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