What AI and computer science education funding is available in Florida?

Start with the Florida DOE STEM and CS Initiative Grants for competitive state funding. If you have CTE programs, look at the CAPE Digital Tools certification bonus model. Florida 21st CCLC is the best path for after-school programs. Title IV-A formula funds are available to all districts right now.

Does Florida have AI literacy requirements for K-12 schools?

Yes. Florida House Bill 7017 requires CS instruction for all K-8 students. The Florida B.E.S.T. Computer Science Standards, adopted in 2021, give all Florida schools a strong policy framework for grant applications.

What grants can Florida schools use for coding and STEM tools?

Florida DOE STEM/CS grants are the primary state entry point. The CAPE certification program is unique to Florida and provides ongoing per-student bonus funding. For regional grants, FPL/NextEra covers South Florida and statewide, Duke Energy covers Central Florida, and The Children's Trust covers Miami-Dade.

How can Forward Education products align with Florida AI and CS standards?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida's B.E.S.T. CS Standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, letters of support, and project outlines. We can help with CAPE course approval documentation as well. Contact us before you apply.

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AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Florida

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Executive Summary

Florida has 28 active funding programs for K-12 AI and CS education, backed by one of the strongest K-8 CS mandates in the US and major utility and foundation funders.

Category	Status
AI in Curriculum Standards	See standards alignment section below
AI-Specific Legislation	Check state DOE for current status
CS Graduation Requirement	Varies by district
AI Teacher Endorsement	See state DOE certification frameworks
AI Task Force	Check state DOE for current status

Official Sources

Florida B.E.S.T. Computer Science Standards → Florida CAPE Digital Tools → Florida Department of Education →

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Conservation License Plate Grants – Florida Oceans and Springs

The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida's Conservation License Plate Grants fund ocean and spring conservation education programs at ...

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Principales oportunidades de financiación

Conservation License Plate Grants – Florida Oceans and Springs

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants

NextEra Energy STEM Classroom Makeover Grant

Duke Energy Foundation Florida Grants

Splash! School Grants

Blue School Grant Program

Ideas with IMPACT – Innovator and Adapter Grants (Miami-Dade)

Broward Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grants

Hillsborough Education Foundation Classroom Grants

School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program

Florida Computer Science Grants – Teacher Certification and Bonus

Carl D. Perkins V CTE Funding – Florida RFAs

Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Florida Afterschool Grants

Perkins V - Career & Technical Education

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment

Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)

NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards

Toshiba America Foundation Grants

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Professional Development for AI and CS Education

MicroChat Foundations Workshop

On-Site AI Literacy Integration Training

Ongoing Coaching and Community

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