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NSF CS for All: Research and RPPs (Florida)

The National Science Foundation's CS for All program funds research and researcher-practitioner partnerships (RPPs) that expand computer science education access and quality in Florida K-12 schools.

Funding

$300,000–$3,000,000

Eligibility

Florida higher education institutions and school districts (partnerships)

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

Computer Science Education Research

Deadline

Annual (NSF solicitation cycles)

Type

Federal Grant

About This Grant

NSF's CS for All program is the federal government's flagship investment in K-12 computer science education research. In Florida, this program is particularly relevant given the state's HB 7017 CS mandate — there's real urgency to build a research base that helps Florida schools implement CS education effectively and equitably.

CS for All Research and RPP grants fund partnerships between university researchers and K-12 schools or districts. These projects study what works in CS education — curriculum design, teacher professional development, equity in CS access, and assessment methods. Florida has several research universities well-positioned to lead these partnerships, including USF, University of Florida, FIU, and FAU.

For school districts and education organizations in Florida, CS for All provides an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge CS education research while improving classroom practice. Districts that partner with university researchers gain access to evidence-based curriculum, assessment tools, and professional development that would otherwise be beyond their reach.

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Eligibility

U.S. colleges and universities as lead principal investigators
Partnerships between higher education researchers and K-12 school districts or education nonprofits
Florida-based partnerships are especially relevant given state CS education mandates
Projects must have a rigorous research design with evaluation built in from the start

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Research personnel, participant incentives, and dissemination activities

Forward Education Products for This Grant

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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

NSF CS for All is large-scale and competitive — plan a one-year development partnership before submitting a full implementation grant.
Florida's HB 7017 creates a compelling policy context for a CS for All proposal; cite it explicitly.
Equity focus is central to CS for All scoring — proposals that center broadening participation for underrepresented groups score higher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a school district apply directly to NSF CS for All?

School districts are usually co-applicants (subawardees), not lead applicants. A university researcher is typically the principal investigator.

How large are CS for All grants?

Grants range from around $300,000 (Exploratory strand) to over $3 million (Implementation strand). Budget carefully based on project scope.

Is there a Florida-specific CS for All opportunity?

NSF CS for All is a national program, but Florida's policy landscape makes it a highly relevant state for proposals focused on CS mandate implementation.

How does Forward Education fit into an RPP?

Forward Education can serve as a curriculum and materials partner, providing tested tools and implementation support that the research team studies.

How can Forward Education help?

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