Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Colorado

Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.

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Colorado has 31 active funding programs for K-12 AI, computer science, and STEM education, backed by the 2022 Computer Science for Economic Development (CS4ED) Act and a strong network of state, federal, and private funders.

CategoryStatus
AI in Curriculum StandardsSee standards alignment section below
AI-Specific LegislationCheck state DOE for current status
CS Graduation RequirementVaries by district
AI Teacher EndorsementSee state DOE certification frameworks
AI Task ForceCheck state DOE for current status
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Principales oportunidades de financiación

Las subvenciones y programas a continuación son relevantes para este estado. Haga clic en cualquier tarjeta para leer todos los detalles, la elegibilidad y cómo los productos de Forward Education califican.

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Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program

state

Partners in the Outdoors Grant

funder private state

Colorado Garden Foundation Grants

funder private state

The Denver Foundation Community Grants Program

funder private state

Daniels Fund Grants Program - K-12 Education

funder private state

El Pomar Foundation General Grants

state

Perkins V CTE Funding (Colorado)

state

Innovations in CTE Grant

state

21st Century Community Learning Centers (Colorado)

state

Computer Science Education Grants (2017-2025)

state

Colorado Nonprofits Out-of-School Time (NPOST) Grant

funder private state

Black Hills Energy Charitable Giving - Future Leaders (STEAM Education)

funder private national

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

funder private national

Toshiba America Foundation Grants

funder private national

Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards

funder private national

Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

funder private national

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

funder private national

Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

funder private national

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

funder private national

DonorsChoose

funder private national

Rural Tech Fund

funder private national

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

federal

NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)

federal

EPA Environmental Education Grants

federal

NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)

funder private national

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

federal

Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs

federal

Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

federal

Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment

federal

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

federal

Perkins V - Career & Technical Education

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Securing funding for AI and CS education does not have to be overwhelming. Our team has helped hundreds of schools across the country successfully apply for technology grants.

  • Free Grant Application Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough for the most common federal and state funding programs
  • Grant Writing Assistance — Our team can review your application draft and provide feedback
  • Budget Templates — Pre-built budget justifications showing how Forward Education products fit within grant requirements
  • Compliance Documentation — Evidence of standards alignment and student outcomes to strengthen your proposal
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Professional Development for AI and CS Education

Implementing AI literacy and computer science does not have to mean starting from scratch. Forward Education provides comprehensive professional development to help educators build confidence and competence.

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MicroChat Foundations Workshop

VirtualSelf-Paced3 hours

Hands-on introduction to MicroChat and the micro:bit ecosystem. Teachers learn to run the core AI literacy lessons, facilitate student coding activities, and connect content to their state standards.

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On-Site AI Literacy Integration Training

In-PersonCustomizable1-2 days

Full-day on-site training for district or school teams. Includes hands-on kit setup, lesson planning, standards crosswalk, and assessment strategy. Ideal for district-wide rollouts.

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Ongoing Coaching and Community

VirtualOngoingYear-round

Monthly live PD sessions, a teacher community for lesson sharing, and direct support from our curriculum team. Keeps your program fresh and teachers supported all year long.

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Whether you are exploring curriculum options, looking for funding, or ready to get started — our team is here to help.