Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Massachusetts

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

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Massachusetts K-12 schools can access 27 grant programs totaling over $200M in AI, CS, and STEM education funding.

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

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competitive grant

Flexible Funding Grants (Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts)

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (with MassMutual Foundation)

competitive grant

Cape Light Compact School Energy Education Programs

Cape Light Compact

competitive grant

National Grid Foundation Grants

National Grid Foundation

competitive grant

Cummings $35 Million Grant Program

Cummings Foundation

competitive grant

Mass Cultural Council Creative Experiences Grants

Mass Cultural Council

competitive grant

MA PLTW Implementation Grants (One8 Foundation)

One8 Foundation via Mass Learning Project (Mass STEM Hub network)

competitive grant

MassCUE Classroom Grants

MassCUE (Massachusetts Computer Using Educators)

competitive grant

MLSC STEM Education Grants

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

competitive grant

ASOST Subgrants (Afterschool and Out-of-School Time)

MA DESE state line items (administered by regional intermediaries incl. Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership)

competitive grant

Massachusetts 21st CCLC - SALT Grants

MA DESE (federal Title IV-B funds)

competitive grant

Innovation Career Pathways Grants

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

competitive grant

DESE Computer Science Engage Grant

MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

competitive grant

CTE Capital Grants - Fair Share

competitive grant

Massachusetts Skills Capital Grant Program

MA Executive Office of Education (EOE)

competitive grant

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

competitive grant

Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards

competitive grant

Toshiba America Foundation Grants

competitive grant

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)

competitive grant

NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)

formula funding

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

formula funding

Perkins V - Career & Technical Education

formula funding

Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment

formula funding

Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

formula funding

Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs

Need Help Writing Your Grant?

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

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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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