Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
Eligibility
Title I public middle schools (grades 6-8) across the US, including Tennessee. Schools must serve high-need students.
Program Goals
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools provides technology grants, devices, and immersive STEM curriculum to Title I middle schools. The program focuses on exposing underserved students to technology and coding through hands-on learning.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted online at verizon.com. Annual cycle. Title I middle schools in all states are eligible. Check for the current application window.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive program. Tennessee Title I middle schools are eligible. Monitor verizon.com for the current application cycle.
Grant Award Amount
Selected schools receive up to $10,000 plus devices and STEM curriculum resources.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit to design solutions to real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Verizon Innovative Learning Schools?
Title I public middle schools (grades 6-8) in all states including Tennessee.
What does Verizon Innovative Learning Schools provide?
Up to $10,000 plus devices and immersive STEM curriculum for Title I middle schools.
How do Tennessee schools apply for Verizon Innovative Learning?
Apply online at verizon.com during the annual application window.
Does Verizon Innovative Learning include AI literacy?
Yes. The program includes technology and coding curriculum that covers AI and digital literacy concepts.
How can Forward Education help?
Our coding kits complement the STEM curriculum that Verizon Innovative Learning provides.
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 — Tennessee 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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