| Funding | ~$1M+ value per school |
| Grade Focus | Grades 6-12 |
| Deadline | Closed; check Digital Promise for next cycle |
| Level of Gov't | Private (National Corporate) |
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, operated in partnership with Digital Promise, provides middle and high schools with devices, connectivity, and technology-integrated curriculum. The program's total value can exceed $1 million per participating school over multiple years.
What This Grant Funds
Selected schools receive devices for every student, internet connectivity, professional development for teachers, and access to ed-tech curriculum including AI literacy and STEM content. The focus is on transforming learning in under-resourced schools through technology.
Who Can Apply
Title I middle and high schools in the U.S. are eligible. Schools must be in Verizon's coverage area and demonstrate strong administrative commitment to technology-integrated instruction. Competition is national and very selective.
How to Apply
Applications open periodically through Digital Promise. When available, schools submit through the Digital Promise website with a school technology plan, demographic data, and letters of commitment from school leadership. Monitor the Digital Promise website for upcoming cycles.
Recommended Products
The Forward Education Learning Platform and Coding for Good Kit complement the device-based learning model this program promotes, adding hands-on CS content to connected classrooms.
