Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Iowa

Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.

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Iowa schools benefit from a strong mix of state STEM programs, utility foundation grants, and federal formula funds. The Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program and Computer Science PD Incentive program are state-funded resources unique to Iowa. Community foundations including the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust and Iowa West Foundation provide significant private funding. Federal formula funds through Title I, Perkins V, and Title IV-A reach every Iowa district annually.

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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Les meilleures opportunités de financement

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competitive grant

Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants

competitive grant

Iowa West Foundation Grants

competitive grant

R.J. McElroy Trust Grants

competitive grant

Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Program

competitive grant

Career Academy Incentive Fund

competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers (Iowa FY27)

formula grant

Iowa STEM Scale-Up Program

competitive grant

STEM BEST Program

federal

Perkins V Secondary CTE Funds (Iowa)

competitive grant

REAP Conservation Education Program Grants

competitive grant

MidAmerican Energy Foundation Giving

competitive grant

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

competitive grant

Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement Grants

competitive grant

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow

competitive grant

Toshiba America Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards

competitive grant

Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

competitive grant

Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

competitive grant

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

private national

DonorsChoose

competitive grant

Rural Tech Fund

competitive grant

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

competitive grant

NSF STEM K-12 Grants (NSF 25-545)

competitive grant

EPA Environmental Education Grants

competitive grant

NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education and Training)

competitive grant

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

federal

Title I Part A - Improving Basic Programs

federal

Title II Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

federal

Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment

federal

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

federal

Perkins V Career and Technical Education

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Securing funding for AI and CS education does not have to be overwhelming. Our team has helped hundreds of schools across the country successfully apply for technology grants.

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  • Grant Writing Assistance — Our team can review your application draft and provide feedback
  • Budget Templates — Pre-built budget justifications showing how Forward Education products fit within grant requirements
  • 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

VirtualOngoingYear-round

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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