AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Alaska
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingAlaska K-12 educators have access to a unique mix of state, corporate, and foundation grants shaped by Alaska's remote geography and natural resource economy. The Rasmuson Foundation is the state's largest private funder. GCI Gives, ConocoPhillips, and rural electric cooperative Operation Round Up grants are key corporate sources. The Alaska Space Grant Consortium at UAF supports STEM outreach. Federal formula programs — Title I, Title II-A, Title IV-A, Perkins V, and IDEA — flow through the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) to all ~500 AK schools. The Rural Tech Fund is especially relevant given Alaska's many remote schools.
| 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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Top Funding Opportunities
The grants and programs below are relevant to this state. Click any card to read full details, eligibility, and how Forward Education products qualify.
Alaska 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Carl Perkins V CTE Basic Grants (Alaska)
Alaska Space Grant Program — Pre-College Awards
ConocoPhillips Alaska Charitable Investment Grants
GCI Gives Grants
Rasmuson Foundation Tier 1 Grants
Anchorage Schools Foundation Project Grants
MEA Operation RoundUp Grants
Usibelli Foundation Grants
First National Bank Alaska Community Donations
Alyeska Pipeline Community Giving
Chugach Electric Cents of Community (SUSPENDED)
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Toshiba America Foundation Grants
Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants
DonorsChoose
Rural Tech Fund
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)
EPA Environmental Education Grants
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)
FIRST Team Grant Opportunities
Title I Part A - Improving Basic Programs
Title II Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Perkins V Career and Technical Education
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- Free Grant Application Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough for the most common federal and state funding programs
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- Compliance Documentation — Evidence of standards alignment and student outcomes to strengthen your proposal
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