Quick Facts
| Funder | Verizon |
|---|---|
| Award Amount | Up to $10,000 + devices |
| Eligible Grades | Grades 6-12 |
| Focus Areas | Educational technology, AI literacy, digital skills, STEM |
| Application Due | Annual (check verizon.com) |
| More Info | https://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/verizon-innovative-learning |
About This Grant
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools is a national program that provides funding, devices, and technology training to middle and high schools in underserved communities. Selected schools receive up to $10,000 in grants plus devices to support technology integration across subjects.
Minnesota schools in Title I-eligible communities or serving high percentages of students from low-income families are a strong fit for this program. The program focuses on expanding access to technology and helping students develop digital and AI literacy skills they can use in college and careers.
Applications follow an annual cycle. Schools apply through the Verizon Innovative Learning website. Check the site for current eligibility requirements and application windows.
How Forward Education Kits Fit
Forward Education's coding and AI literacy curriculum pairs well with the device investment from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools. Our tools help students go beyond device use to actually build and create with technology -- the kind of active learning the program is designed to support.
How Forward Education Helps
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents mapped to Minnesota K-12 standards, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for your application. Contact us before you submit so we can help you build a strong case.
