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Google.org: CS Education Grants (Ohio)

Google.org and Google's CS Education programs fund initiatives expanding computer science access and quality for underrepresented students, with Ohio schools and nonprofits eligible for national CS education grant programs.

Funding

$50,000–$1,000,000

Eligibility

U.S. nonprofits and schools with CS education programs

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

Computer Science / CS Education

Deadline

Varies (google.org/intl/en/our-work)

Type

National Grant

About This Grant

Google.org and Google's education philanthropy programs fund CS education initiatives across the U.S. that expand access and quality, particularly for students from underrepresented groups. Ohio organizations with strong track records in CS education for Black, Hispanic, girls, and rural students are competitive for Google.org's national grant cycles.

Google has data center and office presence in Ohio (Columbus area), giving Ohio a tangible connection to Google's workforce pipeline interests. Programs that can demonstrate they're building a more diverse CS talent pipeline in Ohio — connecting underrepresented students to CS careers in Ohio's growing tech sector — align with Google's giving rationale.

Google's education investments often go beyond one-time grants to multi-year strategic partnerships with organizations demonstrating systemic impact. Ohio organizations that can show they're changing the CS landscape for thousands of students, not just running a single program, are best positioned for Google.org support.

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Eligibility

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with CS education programs
Ohio organizations with demonstrated CS education impact
Programs serving underrepresented students in CS (girls, students of color, rural, low-income)
Organizations with capacity to scale and demonstrate systemic impact

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Technology infrastructure, CS curriculum, and program scaling costs

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Ohio CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

Google.org makes large strategic bets — position your Ohio organization as a systemic change-maker, not just a program provider.
Google's Ohio data center presence makes Ohio a tangible priority community for workforce pipeline investments.
Google has supported specific CS initiatives like CS First and Code.org; alignment with these programs strengthens proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Google.org accept unsolicited proposals?

Google.org typically funds through invited proposals and strategic partnerships. Building a relationship with Google.org program staff before applying is essential.

What scale does Google.org expect?

Google.org prefers systemic, large-scale impact. Programs reaching thousands of Ohio students are more competitive than small pilots.

Can a school district apply to Google.org?

Districts typically partner with nonprofits. Google.org prefers working through established nonprofit partners with grant management capacity.

Are there smaller Google education grant programs?

Yes. Google has smaller education grant programs (Google for Education grants, CS First) in addition to Google.org. Explore all options on Google's education pages.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Ohio CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.