Texas · State Grant

TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant

Funding

$5,000–$25,000 per school (varies by cohort and application strength)

Grade Focus

Grades 9-12

Application Due

Annual cycle — check TEA Grant Portal for current open windows

Level of Gov't

State (Texas Education Agency)

Eligibility

Texas public high schools (Grades 9-12) offering or planning to offer AP CSP
Schools must have a qualified instructor or a plan to train one
Priority for campuses with limited prior AP CS course offerings
Applications must show alignment with College Board AP CSP curriculum framework

Program Goals

AP Computer Science Principles is one of the fastest-growing AP courses in the country, and TEA's CSP grant helps Texas high schools launch or expand their programs. With AI literacy now embedded in CSP's core framework, this grant directly funds the tools and training schools need to prepare students for a technology-driven workforce. For many campuses, this funding is what makes a sustainable CSP program possible.

Application and Distribution

Visit the TEA Grant Portal →

Related Resources

Texas AI & CS Funding Hub → Texas State Profile: HB 900, TEA Grants & K-12 Resources →

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Physical Computing Kits
Students explore computing principles through real hardware — sensors, outputs, and data collection directly tied to CSP learning objectives
AI Literacy Modules
Project-based activities introduce machine learning concepts aligned to AP CSP's "Data and Analysis" and "Impacts of Computing" big ideas
Teacher Professional Development
Forward Education supports instructors with PD resources to build confidence delivering hands-on CS content

Keep in Mind

Read the full RFP before writing

Competitive grants have specific eligibility requirements and scoring rubrics. Match your language directly to the funder's stated priorities and outcomes.

Get pricing documentation early

Grant budgets need line-item detail. Contact Forward Education for an official quote and pricing letter before submitting your application.

Document alignment to standards

Grant reviewers want to see how your program connects to curriculum standards. Forward Education can provide alignment documents for your state's standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant in Texas?

Texas public high schools (Grades 9-12) offering or planning to offer AP CSP Schools must have a qualified instructor or a plan to train one Priority for campuses with limited prior AP CS course offerings Applications must show alignment with College Board AP CSP curriculum framework

How much funding is available through TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant?

Funding varies by cycle and applicant. Check the current program guidelines for up-to-date award amounts.

Can TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?

Yes. TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.

How do schools apply for TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant?

Apply through the TEA Grant Opportunities portal. Search for "AP Computer Science Principles" or "AP CSP" to find the current grant program. Prepare your campus profile, instructor credentials, and a brief implementation plan. Coordinate with your AP coordinator and district curriculum team before submitting. Visit the TEA Grant Portal → Related Resources Texas AI & CS Funding Hub → Texas State Profile: HB 900, TEA Grants & K-12 Resources →

How can Forward Education help with TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant funding?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Texas schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant funds. Contact us before submitting your application.

Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

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Curriculum alignment documents — TEKS, Common Core, and state 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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