Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in New York

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

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New York has 26 active funding programs for K-12 AI, computer science, and STEM education, backed by the state's CS & Digital Fluency Standards that require CS learning for all students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The NYSED CS4All initiative and NYC DOE maker education programs anchor a strong state-level investment, while federal, corporate, and foundation grants add significant depth. With 700+ school districts and over $180M in available funding, New York offers educators a wide range of options to build or expand coding, AI, and STEM programs.

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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PSEG Foundation Neighborhood Partners Program (Long Island)

The PSEG Foundation's Neighborhood Partners Program funds community and education programs on Long Island. The next cycle opens June 1, 2...

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Stewart's Holiday Match

Stewart's Shops' annual Holiday Match program funds nonprofits and schools across upstate New York. Applications open November 26, 2026, ...

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The New York Community Trust Competitive Grants

The New York Community Trust funds education, health, and environment programs across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. NYC ap...

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CNY Community Foundation Community Grants (Education and Environment Round)

The Central New York Community Foundation funds education and environmental programs in central New York. The next spring Education and E...

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The Pinkerton Foundation Grants

The Pinkerton Foundation funds youth development, education, and workforce programs for New York City youth, with a focus on underserved ...

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National Grid Foundation Grants

National Grid Foundation supports education, environmental, and community programs in New York communities served by National Grid. Rolli...

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Con Edison Strategic Partnerships Grants

Con Edison's Strategic Partnerships grants support education, environmental, and community programs in New York City and Westchester Coun...

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Smart Start Grant Program

NYSED's Smart Start Grant Program funds innovative early learning and technology integration programs at New York public schools. The pro...

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21st Century Community Learning Centers (New York)

NYSED's 21st CCLC program funds afterschool and summer enrichment at high-need New York schools through federal Title IV-B funds. Awards ...

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Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention Grant

NYSED's Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention Grant funds after-school programs at New York public schools that provide acad...

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Hudson River Estuary Program Grants (River Education)

New York DEC's Hudson River Estuary Program funds river education and stewardship projects at New York schools and organizations. The nex...

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Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program

New York's Connect Kids to Parks program funds school field trips to New York State parks and natural areas. Rolling applications are acc...

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Clean Green Schools Initiative

NYSERDA's Clean Green Schools Initiative funds energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability projects at New York...

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Learning Technology Grant (LTG) Program

NYSED's Learning Technology Grant Program funds technology integration and digital learning projects at New York public schools. The prog...

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formula funding

Perkins V - Career & Technical Education

Perkins V funds career and technical education - robotics, engineering, and IT pathway equipment are standard uses. Your district's CTE d...

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IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IDEA funds special education services nationwide - inclusive, hands-on STEM tools that support students with disabilities can qualify und...

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Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment

Title IV-A is the federal formula fund built for exactly this: well-rounded education including STEM and computer science, plus effective...

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Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

Title II-A pays for teacher professional development - including training on physical computing, robotics, and AI literacy.

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Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs

The largest federal K-12 program sends formula money to high-poverty schools every year - STEM kits, robotics, and enrichment curriculum ...

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FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

FIRST's team grants page lists live sponsor grants ($500-$5,000 per team) all year - Boston Scientific's FRC grant is open now through Se...

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NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)

NOAA's B-WET program funds hands-on watershed education in seven coastal regions.

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NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)

NSF's new STEM K-12 program consolidated its K-12 education funding into one door - proposals are accepted anytime, with awards from $25,...

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Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

The Bailey Foundation funds STEM education nationally through a simple letter-of-inquiry process you can start anytime.

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

Dollar General's literacy grants fund schools, libraries, and nonprofits near its stores - summer reading grants fit STEM-literacy summer...

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Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

Lowe's Gable Grants fund skilled-trades education at scale - up to $1 million over five years.

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Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

Motorola Solutions' annual grants program funds STEM education and first-responder programs, with awards up to $50,000. The application w...

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Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards

Honda's annual funding cycle supports education programs including STEM under its community pillars.

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Toshiba America Foundation Grants

Toshiba funds hands-on math and science classroom projects, and teachers apply directly - no district sign-off needed.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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