Learning Technology Grant (LTG) Program
Eligibility
New York public schools and school districts may apply. Programs must focus on technology integration into classroom instruction, digital learning, and student technology skills. Priority is given to high-need schools and districts serving high proportions of low-income students.
Program Goals
NYSED's Learning Technology Grant Program provides competitive grants to New York public schools for technology infrastructure, digital curriculum, and instructional technology programs. The LTG program supports schools in building sustainable technology-integrated learning environments that improve student outcomes in digital literacy, STEM, and 21st-century skills.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
LTG applications are submitted through the NYSED application system during competitive cycles, which occur roughly every 3 years. The most recent cycle closed in a prior year. Monitor the NYSED EdTech page for announcements of the next LTG cycle.
Cycle Notes
LTG cycles occur approximately every 3 years. The next cycle timing is not yet announced. Monitor nysed.gov/edtech for current program announcements and to access the application when a new cycle opens.
Grant Award Amount
Awards can reach up to $50,000 per school depending on school size and program scope. Total statewide funding varies by legislative appropriation.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for LTG-funded digital learning programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and technology literacy aligned to NY learning technology goals
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for NYSED technology grant recipients
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Learning Technology Grant in New York?
NY public schools and districts may apply. Priority is given to high-need schools serving high proportions of low-income students.
How much funding is available through the LTG Program?
Awards can reach up to $50,000 per school. Total statewide funding varies by appropriation.
Can LTG funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. LTG 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 New York schools apply for the LTG Program?
Monitor nysed.gov/edtech for cycle announcements. Applications are submitted through the NYSED system when a new cycle opens, approximately every 3 years.
How can Forward Education help with LTG funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for New York schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes LTG 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 — New York 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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