Eligibility

Indiana public school districts and public schools may apply. Grant amounts are tiered by district enrollment. Applications must focus on digital learning tools, devices, or programs that improve student outcomes. Priority is given to programs with measurable goals and plans for sustained implementation.

Program Goals

Indiana's Digital Learning Grant, administered through the David C. Ford Educational Technology Fund, provides competitive grants to Indiana K-12 schools for digital learning equipment, devices, and curriculum. The program is designed to expand access to high-quality digital learning tools across Indiana classrooms. Grant awards are tiered by district enrollment size, with smaller districts eligible for lower award amounts and larger districts eligible for up to $50,000.

Application and Distribution

Applications are submitted through the IDOE grant portal each spring. The 2026 cycle closed April 6, 2026 for implementation in the 2026-27 school year. The 2027 cycle is expected to open in early spring 2027. Applications require a program description, digital learning goals, budget, and implementation plan. 2026 recipients are posted on the IDOE Digital Learning page.

Cycle Notes

The Digital Learning Grant runs on an annual spring cycle. The 2026 cycle closed April 6, 2026. Watch the IDOE Digital Learning page in early 2027 for the next cycle announcement. Grant implementation typically runs July to June of the following school year.

Grant Award Amount

Awards range from $12,500 to $50,000 depending on district enrollment size. Smaller Indiana districts receive lower base awards; larger districts with more students enrolled qualify for higher awards up to $50,000.

Allowable Purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Indiana's Digital Learning Grant?

Indiana public school districts and schools may apply. Award amounts are tiered by district enrollment size. All Indiana public K-12 schools can apply.

How much funding is available through Indiana's Digital Learning Grant?

Awards range from $12,500 to $50,000 depending on district enrollment size.

Can Digital Learning Grant funds be used for coding kits and AI curriculum?

Yes. The Digital Learning Grant funds technology tools, devices, and digital learning programs. Physical computing kits and AI literacy curriculum qualify when aligned to the program's digital learning goals.

When does Indiana's Digital Learning Grant open?

The grant runs on an annual spring cycle. The 2026 cycle closed April 6, 2026. Watch the IDOE Digital Learning page in early spring 2027 for the next application window.

How can Forward Education help with the Indiana Digital Learning Grant?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Indiana schools. Our STEM kits meet Indiana's digital learning standards. Contact us before submitting your application.