SCORE Future Forward Innovation Grant
Eligibility
Tennessee public high schools and districts developing new career and technical education pathways. Priority for rural and underserved communities.
Program Goals
SCORE Future Forward supports Tennessee high schools in developing new career pathways that connect students to in-demand industries. Schools receive pathway development funding plus support from the Tennessee Pathways Incubator. The program prioritizes pathways in high-growth sectors including technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through SCORE during incubator cohort recruitment periods. Monitor tnscore.org for the next cohort announcement. Schools submit a pathway development plan, community need evidence, and implementation timeline.
Cycle Notes
Cohort-based recruitment. SCORE announces new cohorts periodically. Monitor tnscore.org for the next Future Forward cohort opportunity.
Grant Award Amount
Pathway development funding amounts are not publicly published. Schools also receive hands-on support from the Tennessee Pathways Incubator including coaching, peer learning, and technical assistance.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit to design solutions to real-world challenges
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for SCORE Future Forward?
Tennessee public high schools developing new CTE career pathways. Priority for rural and underserved districts.
How much funding does SCORE Future Forward provide?
Pathway development funding plus Tennessee Pathways Incubator support. Specific amounts are not published — contact SCORE directly.
Can Future Forward funds be used for CS and technology pathway equipment?
Yes. Pathway development funds can support curriculum, tools, and equipment that align to the new career pathway being developed.
How do Tennessee schools apply for SCORE Future Forward?
Monitor tnscore.org for the next cohort announcement. Submit a pathway development plan with community need evidence.
How can Forward Education help with SCORE Future Forward?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents showing how our CS tools fit technology and CS career pathways in Tennessee.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Tennessee standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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