| Funding | $2,000-$10,000 |
| Grade Focus | K-12 |
| Deadline | Open - Rolling applications |
| Level of Gov't | Private (National Nonprofit) |
The Rural Technology Fund provides grants specifically for K-12 schools in rural communities, focusing on computer science and coding education. For rural Colorado schools, this is one of the most targeted and accessible CS funding opportunities available.
What This Grant Funds
Grants of $2,000-$10,000 support coding curriculum, CS equipment, teacher professional development, and coding club programs. The fund prioritizes programs that reach students who would otherwise have no access to computer science education.
Who Can Apply
Rural K-12 public schools across the U.S. are eligible. Schools must be in a rural community (typically defined by NCES rural locale codes) and demonstrate limited prior access to CS education. Small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios are common among successful applicants.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submit the online application at ruraltechfund.org with a description of your school's rural setting, current CS offerings, and how the grant would expand access. Straightforward proposals with clear student reach numbers work best.
Recommended Products
The Coding for Good Kit and CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit are designed exactly for the kind of foundational CS programs this fund supports in rural schools.
