Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Oregon

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

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Oregon offers a strong mix of state formula funds, competitive grants, and private foundation support for K-12 STEM and CS education. Every Oregon district receives Student Investment Account formula dollars that can be used for CS tools and curriculum. The Gray Family Foundation (deadline October 2) and Pacific Power Foundation (deadline March 15, 2027) are the top competitive opportunities for environmental and STEM education grants. Federal formula funds -- Title I, Title II, Title IV-A, and Perkins V -- flow to every eligible Oregon district and school annually.

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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Standards Alignment

See how Forward Education kits map to your state CS, AI literacy, and STEM standards — including CSTA, ISTE, NGSS, and state-specific CS frameworks.

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Principales oportunidades de financiación

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competitive grant

CTE Revitalization Grant

competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers

federal

Perkins V CTE Funds

formula grant

Student Investment Account

formula grant

Outdoor School Program (Measure 99)

competitive grant

Gray Family Foundation Environmental Education Grants

competitive grant

Pacific Power Foundation Education & STEM Grants

competitive grant

PGE Foundation Career-Connected Learning Grants

competitive grant

Oregon Community Foundation Community Grants

competitive grant

Oregon Natural Resources Education Fund

competitive grant

K-12 Student Success Out-of-School Time Initiative

competitive grant

Good Neighbor Grants (USDA Forest Service)

competitive grant

Roundhouse Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

competitive grant

Toshiba America Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Honda USA Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Verizon Innovative Learning Grants

competitive grant

Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

competitive grant

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grants

private national

DonorsChoose Classroom Funding

competitive grant

Rural Tech Fund Grants

competitive grant

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Grants

competitive grant

NSF STEM K-12 Grants

competitive grant

EPA Environmental Education Grants

competitive grant

NOAA Bay Watershed Education & Training (B-WET)

competitive grant

FIRST Robotics Team Grants

federal

Title I Part A Formula Funds

federal

Title II Part A Formula Funds

federal

Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

federal

IDEA Formula Funds

federal

Perkins V CTE Formula Funds (National)

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

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.