Eligibility

Rural public schools and districts across the United States, including rural Indiana schools, are eligible. The Rural Tech Fund focuses specifically on expanding computer science and technology education in rural communities that lack access to CS resources. Indiana has significant rural school populations across the state — from the Wabash Valley to southeast Indiana — that qualify for Rural Tech Fund support.

Program Goals

Rural Tech Fund provides grants of $2,000-$10,000 to rural U.S. public schools to expand computer science and technology education. Indiana's rural schools — particularly in areas with limited CS teaching capacity and few industry resources — are the core audience for this grant. The Fund supports CS curriculum, physical computing tools, coding platforms, and professional development for rural Indiana teachers. Applications are reviewed quarterly throughout the year.

Application and Distribution

Applications are submitted through the Rural Tech Fund website on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly. Indiana rural schools can apply at any time. Applications require a school profile, program description, budget, and evidence of rural eligibility. Confirm your school's rural designation before applying — use NCES locale codes or the Rural School and Community Trust's rural school finder to verify eligibility.

Cycle Notes

Rural Tech Fund applications are reviewed quarterly throughout the year. Indiana rural schools can apply at any time. The Fund prioritizes schools with limited existing CS resources and high demonstrated need. Monitor ruraltechfund.org for any cycle-specific application windows or priority funding periods.

Grant Award Amount

Rural Tech Fund grants range from $2,000 to $10,000 per school. Award amounts depend on program scope, school need, and available funding. Contact the Rural Tech Fund for current award ranges and priority criteria.

Allowable Purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Rural Tech Fund grants in Indiana?

Rural Indiana public schools and districts are eligible. The Fund focuses on schools with limited CS resources in rural communities. Use NCES locale codes to confirm rural eligibility.

How much funding is available through Rural Tech Fund?

Grants range from $2,000 to $10,000 per school. Contact the Rural Tech Fund for current award ranges.

When can Indiana rural schools apply for Rural Tech Fund grants?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly. Indiana schools can apply at any time at ruraltechfund.org.

Can Rural Tech Fund grants be used for CS kits and coding tools?

Yes. Rural Tech Fund specifically funds CS curriculum, physical computing tools, coding platforms, and professional development for rural schools.

How can Forward Education help Indiana rural schools with Rural Tech Fund applications?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, pricing letters, and letters of support tailored to rural Indiana CS programs. Contact us before applying.