Quick Facts
FundingUp to $75,000 per project; up to $125,000 for regional consortiums
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineAugust 25, 2026
FunderVirginia Department of Education
The Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) Grant is a Virginia state grant that helps school divisions expand and improve K-12 computer science programs. Districts can apply individually or as part of a regional consortium for higher funding.
What This Grant Funds
ACSE Grant funds support curriculum development, teacher professional development, equipment purchases, and program infrastructure for K-12 computer science education. Regional consortium applications can access up to $125,000 to serve multiple divisions.
Who Is Eligible
- Virginia public school divisions
- Regional educational consortiums in Virginia
- Programs must expand access to quality CS education for K-12 students
- Proposals must align to Virginia K-12 CS standards
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing and CS hardware for K-12 ACSE-funded classrooms
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum aligned to Virginia CS standards
Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for Virginia ACSE programs
Keep in Mind: Document alignment to Virginia K-12 Computer Science Standards in your application. Regional consortium applications can access significantly higher award amounts.
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