Quick Facts
Funding$26,000 per school plus $50,000 per division (Series XXVI, 2026)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineCheck VDOE for current series
FunderVirginia Department of Education (VPSA)
Virginia's Educational Technology Notes program provides state funds through the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) to help school divisions purchase and upgrade educational technology. Series XXVI (2026) provides $26,000 per school plus $50,000 per division.
What This Grant Funds
Funds cover technology hardware, software, classroom devices, and infrastructure upgrades for K-12 schools. Allowable purchases include computers, tablets, coding hardware, classroom technology tools, and professional development.
Who Is Eligible
- Virginia public school divisions
- All public schools within an eligible Virginia division
- Purchases must align to the VPSA technology program requirements
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Classroom Kits — classroom-scale CS hardware for VPSA technology program purchases
micro:bit Starter Kit — coding and physical computing hardware eligible for educational technology funding
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy hardware and curriculum eligible under educational technology programs
Keep in Mind: VPSA funds are allocated through the Virginia Department of Education. Contact your division's finance office to confirm allowable purchases under the current series guidelines.
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