Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Virginia

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

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Virginia has 13 active funding programs for K-12 AI, computer science, and STEM education

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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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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formula funding

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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formula funding

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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formula funding

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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formula funding

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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competitive grant

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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competitive grant

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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competitive grant

EPA Environmental Education Grants

EPA's environmental education grants fund locally focused EE projects when Congress appropriates the money - the 2026 round closed in Mar...

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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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private national

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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private national

Rural Tech Fund

The Rural Tech Fund puts technology and computer science resources into rural classrooms, with grants reviewed on a rolling basis every m...

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private national

DonorsChoose

Any public school teacher can post a classroom project on DonorsChoose and crowdfund it - STEM and technology projects are among the most...

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competitive grant

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