AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Ohio
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingOhio has 30 active funding programs for K-12 AI and CS education, backed by state CS standards and major local funders including Battelle Memorial Institute and multiple utility foundations.
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| AI in Curriculum Standards | See standards alignment section below |
| AI-Specific Legislation | Check state DOE for current status |
| CS Graduation Requirement | Varies by district |
| AI Teacher Endorsement | See state DOE certification frameworks |
| AI Task Force | Check state DOE for current status |
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Les subventions et programmes ci-dessous sont pertinents pour cet État. Cliquez sur n'importe quelle carte pour lire tous les détails, les critères d'éligibilité et comment les produits Forward Education sont éligibles.
FirstEnergy Foundation Giving (Ohio)
The FirstEnergy Foundation supports community programs in Ohio including education, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality. Not...
Read full details21st Century Community Learning Centers (Ohio)
Ohio's 21st CCLC program funds afterschool and summer enrichment programs at high-need Ohio schools through federal Title IV-B funds. Mul...
Read full detailsPerkins V Career-Technical Education Funds (Ohio)
Ohio's Perkins V formula funds support CTE programs at all Ohio secondary schools and postsecondary institutions. Annual formula allocati...
Read full detailsOhio Career-Technical Education Equipment Grant Program
Ohio's CTE Equipment Grant Program provides competitive funding for Ohio districts to purchase modern equipment for career-technical educ...
Read full detailsAEP Teacher Vision Grants and Student Robotics Team Support
American Electric Power (AEP) provides Teacher Vision Grants and support for student robotics teams in Ohio communities served by AEP. Ch...
Read full detailsDuke Energy Foundation Ohio Grants
Duke Energy Foundation's Ohio grants fund education, environmental, and economic development programs in communities served by Duke Energ...
Read full detailsColumbus Foundation Grants (Focused Funds and Teacher Mini-Grants)
The Columbus Foundation's Focused Funds support education, arts, and human services in central Ohio, while Teacher Mini-Grants provide di...
Read full detailsCleveland Foundation Community Grantmaking
The Cleveland Foundation provides rolling community grants for education, economic development, and arts programs serving greater Clevela...
Read full detailsNord Family Foundation Education Grants
The Nord Family Foundation funds education, social services, and arts programs in Lorain County, Ohio. Education grants are reviewed thre...
Read full detailsMartha Holden Jennings Foundation Open Grants
The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation's Open Grants program provides larger annual grants to Ohio school districts, educational instituti...
Read full detailsMartha Holden Jennings Foundation Grants-to-Educators
The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation's Grants-to-Educators program provides rolling monthly grants to Ohio K-12 teachers for classroom i...
Read full detailsOSLN STEM Classroom Grant Program
The Ohio STEM Learning Network's STEM Classroom Grant Program, powered by Battelle, funds hands-on STEM classroom projects at Ohio K-12 s...
Read full detailsOhio Environmental Education Fund (OEEF) Grants
Ohio EPA's Environmental Education Fund provides competitive grants for environmental education programs at Ohio schools and nonprofits. ...
Read full detailsPerkins V - Career & Technical Education
Perkins V funds career and technical education - robotics, engineering, and IT pathway equipment are standard uses. Your district's CTE d...
Read full detailsIDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA funds special education services nationwide - inclusive, hands-on STEM tools that support students with disabilities can qualify und...
Read full detailsTitle IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment
Title IV-A is the federal formula fund built for exactly this: well-rounded education including STEM and computer science, plus effective...
Read full detailsTitle II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
Title II-A pays for teacher professional development - including training on physical computing, robotics, and AI literacy.
Read full detailsTitle I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs
The largest federal K-12 program sends formula money to high-poverty schools every year - STEM kits, robotics, and enrichment curriculum ...
Read full detailsFIRST Team Grant Opportunities
FIRST's team grants page lists live sponsor grants ($500-$5,000 per team) all year - Boston Scientific's FRC grant is open now through Se...
Read full detailsNOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)
NOAA's B-WET program funds hands-on watershed education in seven coastal regions.
Read full detailsNSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)
NSF's new STEM K-12 program consolidated its K-12 education funding into one door - proposals are accepted anytime, with awards from $25,...
Read full detailsDollar General Literacy Foundation Grants
Dollar General's literacy grants fund schools, libraries, and nonprofits near its stores - summer reading grants fit STEM-literacy summer...
Read full detailsLowe's Foundation Gable Grants
Lowe's Gable Grants fund skilled-trades education at scale - up to $1 million over five years.
Read full detailsMotorola Solutions Foundation Grants
Motorola Solutions' annual grants program funds STEM education and first-responder programs, with awards up to $50,000. The application w...
Read full detailsHonda USA Foundation Pillar Awards
Honda's annual funding cycle supports education programs including STEM under its community pillars.
Read full detailsToshiba America Foundation Grants
Toshiba funds hands-on math and science classroom projects, and teachers apply directly - no district sign-off needed.
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