Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Utah

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

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Utah K-12 schools can access 27 grant programs totaling over $45M 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

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation (Utah) (Discontinued)

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

competitive grant

Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grants

Sorenson Legacy Foundation

competitive grant

George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation Education Grants

George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation

competitive grant

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Education and STEM Grants

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation (PacifiCorp)

competitive grant

APEX Grant Program (Profession-Based Learning Centers)

Utah State Board of Education (USBE)

competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers (Utah)

Utah State Board of Education (federal ESEA Title IV-B funds)

formula grant

Digital Teaching and Learning Grant Program

Utah State Board of Education (USBE)

competitive grant

Computer Science for Utah Grant Program

Utah State Board of Education (USBE)

competitive grant

STEM Professional Learning Grant

Utah STEM Action Center

competitive grant

Computing Partnership Grant

Utah STEM Action Center

competitive grant

UGROW Hydroponics Grant

Utah STEM Action Center

competitive grant

STEM Community Impact Sponsorship

Utah STEM Action Center

competitive grant

STEM Competition Grant

Utah STEM Action Center

competitive grant

PreK-12 Classroom Grant

Utah STEM Action Center

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

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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.

  • 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

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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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