Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community (CSTEC) Grant
Eligibility
Georgia public school CS teachers who are teaching an approved computer science course may apply. Each LEA may receive one award per year per eligible teacher. Teachers must be actively teaching CS content in a Georgia public school to qualify.
Program Goals
The Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community (CSTEC) Grant is administered by the Georgia Department of Education to help CS teachers build strong classroom learning environments. The grant provides individual teachers with equipment funding to support hands-on CS instruction, helping Georgia meet its goal of expanding access to quality computer science education for all students across the state.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through GaDOE when the program is funded and an application window is open. Availability depends on state appropriations and is not guaranteed each year. Contact the GaDOE Computer Science Education office or monitor gadoe.org for current program status.
Cycle Notes
The CSTEC Grant is funded periodically based on state appropriations. Availability varies by year. One award per LEA per teacher is the limit. Monitor the GaDOE Computer Science page at gadoe.org for current program status and application windows.
Grant Award Amount
CSTEC grants award up to $1,000 per eligible CS teacher for classroom equipment and materials that support hands-on CS instruction.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing equipment funded by CSTEC for CS classroom instruction
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy tools for Georgia CS teachers expanding classroom programs
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for newly equipped CSTEC grant recipients
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the CSTEC Grant in Georgia?
Georgia public school CS teachers actively teaching approved CS courses may apply. One award per LEA per teacher per year applies.
How much funding is available through the CSTEC Grant?
Awards provide up to $1,000 per eligible CS teacher for classroom equipment.
Can CSTEC Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. CSTEC 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 Georgia CS teachers apply for the CSTEC Grant?
Monitor the GaDOE Computer Science Education page at gadoe.org for current program announcements. Availability depends on state appropriations.
How can Forward Education help with CSTEC Grant funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes CSTEC funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — Georgia 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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