Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Missouri

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

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Missouri K-12 schools can access 27 grant programs totaling over $75M in AI, CS, and STEM education funding.

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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competitive grant

St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District Grants

St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District (state-authorized district, DNR-funded)

competitive grant

Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards

Emerson

competitive grant

MRTA Foundation Classroom Grants

Missouri Retired Teachers Association Foundation

competitive grant

Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant

Community Foundation of the Ozarks

competitive grant

Evergy Community Impact Program

Evergy

competitive grant

Spire Serves Community Giving

Spire (natural gas utility)

competitive grant

Ameren Missouri Community Grants

Ameren Missouri

competitive grant

America's Farmers Grow Rural Education

Bayer Fund

competitive grant

Agriculture in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program

Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

competitive grant

Discover Nature Schools Grants

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)

competitive grant

CTE Program Improvement Grant (50/50 Grant)

Missouri DESE Office of College and Career Readiness

competitive grant

CTE Limited Access Grant

Missouri DESE Office of College and Career Readiness

competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers (Missouri)

MiLEAP (federal Title IV-B funds)

competitive grant

Computer Science Education Fund Grant

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

competitive grant

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants

competitive grant

Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

competitive grant

Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards

competitive grant

Toshiba America Foundation Grants

competitive grant

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)

competitive grant

NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)

formula funding

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

formula funding

Perkins V - Career & Technical Education

formula funding

Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment

formula funding

Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

formula funding

Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs

Need Help Writing Your Grant?

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.

  • Free Grant Application Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough for the most common federal and state funding programs
  • 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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