Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
Eligibility
Districts/charter networks with 2+ middle or high schools at 65%+ free/reduced lunch
Program Goals
Verizon Innovative Learning equips every student in selected middle and high schools with a device and data plan, funds a full-time instructional coach, and adds $5,000-$8,500 a year in cash - a package worth over $1M per school across four years. Interest forms for the next cohort open in March.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Window expected to open around 2027-03-01 — prep project scope and quotes beforehand.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle: interest form Mar-Jul, written app May-Sep, decisions mid-Nov; this year's cohort process underway - next entry ~Mar 2027 (verified Aug 2026)
Grant Award Amount
~$1M+ value/school: devices + data + full-time coach + $5K-$8.5K/yr cash
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Smart Solar Kit, Climate Action Kit, MicroChat / AI literacy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in Pennsylvania?
Districts/charter networks with 2+ middle or high schools at 65%+ free/reduced lunch
How much funding is available through Verizon Innovative Learning Schools?
~$1M+ value/school: devices + data + full-time coach + $5K-$8.5K/yr cash. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges.
Can Verizon Innovative Learning Schools funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Verizon Innovative Learning Schools funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Pennsylvania schools apply for Verizon Innovative Learning Schools?
Window expected to open around 2027-03-01 — prep project scope and quotes beforehand.
How can Forward Education help with Verizon Innovative Learning Schools funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Pennsylvania schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Verizon Innovative Learning Schools funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — Pennsylvania 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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