NYSED: CS4All / Computer Science Education Grants

About This Grant

New York's CS4All initiative provides direct funding to school districts implementing the state's K-12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. Grants support professional development, curriculum materials, hardware, and program infrastructure for districts at different stages of CS implementation. This is the primary state-funded entry point for New York districts building or expanding K-12 CS programs.

The NY CS & Digital Fluency Standards, adopted in 2020, require all students from kindergarten through 12th grade to develop computer science skills. This mandate gives every district in New York a policy reason to apply and a clear framework for building a grant proposal.

Eligibility

• New York public school districts (all sizes and regions)
• Programs implementing the NY CS & Digital Fluency Learning Standards
• Professional development components strongly encouraged
• Districts at any stage of CS implementation can apply

Allowable Uses

• Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
• CS and AI literacy curriculum
• Teacher professional development
• Program planning and implementation support

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. Direct fit with NY Digital Fluency Standards strand on computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
• MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses the AI and data literacy components of the NY CS & Digital Fluency Standards.
• Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to NY standards across computing systems, networks, and impacts of computing.
• micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.

Keep in Mind

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for NYSED CS4All grants?

Any New York public school district can apply. Districts at early stages of CS implementation are encouraged to apply alongside districts with more established programs.

How much funding is available per district?

$25,000 to $200,000 per district, depending on size and scope of the proposed program.

Can NYSED CS4All funds be used for hardware and coding kits?

Yes. Instructional materials including physical computing kits and coding curriculum are allowable when tied to the NY CS & Digital Fluency Standards.

When do applications open?

NYSED typically releases the application in spring. Check the NYSED curriculum instruction portal for current timelines.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to NY standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.

Related New York Grants

• NYC DOE: STEM Grants and Maker Education
• NSF CS for All: Research and RPPs
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

• Curriculum alignment documents — NY CS & Digital Fluency 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

Download the Forward Education Grant Guide

Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.