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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competitive grant

Hampton Roads Community Foundation Community Grants

competitive grant

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom Educator Grants

competitive grant

Micron STEM Opportunity Fund

competitive grant

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

competitive grant

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grants (Bay License Plate Fund)

competitive grant

Youth Environmental Education Grant Program

Chesapeake Bay Trust

competitive grant

Virginia Environmental Endowment - Virginia Program Grants

competitive grant

Virginia Watershed Educational Programs Grant (MWEE)

competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

Idaho State Department of Education

competitive grant

CTE Competitive Innovative Program Equipment Grants

formula grant

Educational Technology Notes (VPSA)

competitive grant

Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) Grant

formula funding

Perkins V - Career & Technical Education

formula funding

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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

competitive grant

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

competitive grant

NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)

competitive grant

EPA Environmental Education Grants

NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)

foundation grant

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

foundation grant

Rural Tech Fund

foundation grant

DonorsChoose

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

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

private state

Hampton Roads Community Foundation Community Grants

private state

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom Educator Grants

private state

Micron STEM Opportunity Fund

private state

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

competitive grant

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund Grants (Bay License Plate Fund)

private state

Youth Environmental Education Grant Program

Chesapeake Bay Trust

private state

Virginia Environmental Endowment - Virginia Program Grants

competitive grant

Virginia Watershed Educational Programs Grant (MWEE)

competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) - Virginia

MiLEAP (federal Title IV-B funds)

federal

Perkins V Local Funds (CTE Federal Allocation)

competitive grant

CTE Competitive Innovative Program Equipment Grants

formula grant

Educational Technology Notes (VPSA)

competitive grant

Advancing Computer Science Education (ACSE) Grant

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  • 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.