Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources

AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Washington

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

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Washington has one of the strongest K-12 CS education policy environments in the country, backed by EHB 1464 and K-12 CS standards adopted in 2020. The state's tech sector, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing, drives significant corporate STEM grant funding available to schools statewide. Federal funding through OSPI, including 21st CCLC and Title I/II/IV-A formula grants, provides reliable annual resources for STEM programming. ClimeTime, Washington's statewide climate science education network, channels millions of dollars annually to K-12 schools through regional ESDs.

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

Waste Not Washington School Awards

competitive grant

No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Grants

competitive grant

Outdoor Learning Grants Program (OLG)

competitive grant

Career Preparation and Launch Grants (CTE Equipment)

competitive grant

21st Century Community Learning Centers (Washington)

competitive grant

ClimeTime Climate Science Education Grants

competitive grant

OSPI Computer Science Education Grant (Discontinued)

competitive grant

Tacoma Power Evergreen Options Renewable Energy Grant

competitive grant

Avista Foundation Grants (Education & Youth Development)

competitive grant

Innovia Foundation Community Grants

competitive grant

NCW Foundation for Youth Grant

competitive grant

Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning 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 (NSF 25-545)

competitive grant

EPA Environmental Education Grants

competitive grant

NOAA B-WET

competitive grant

FIRST Team Grant Opportunities

federal

Title I Part A

federal

Title II Part A

federal

Title IV-A

federal

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

federal

Perkins V Career & Technical Education

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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

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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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