AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Delaware
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingDelaware K-12 educators benefit from a concentrated education funding ecosystem in one of the country's smallest states — 19 districts, strong per-pupil state funding, and active private foundations. The Longwood Foundation, Welfare Foundation, and Chichester duPont Foundation are major DE private education funders. Delaware has updated state CS standards aligned to CSTA frameworks. Federal formula programs — Title I, Title II-A, Title IV-A, Perkins V, and IDEA — flow through the Delaware DOE to all 19 DE districts.
| 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.
CTE Innovation Grant (Perkins V Reserve)
Opportunity Funding (Delaware Weighted Student Funding)
Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC (Delaware)
Urban & Community Forestry Annual Grant
IRA Urban Forestry Sub-Grant for Disadvantaged Communities
DFSME Mini Grants
Delaware STEM Educator Awards
Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities Grant
DCF Capital Project Grants
Longwood Foundation Grants
Welfare Foundation Grants
Chichester duPont Foundation Grants
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 Grants (NSF 25-545)
EPA Environmental Education Grants
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education and 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
- 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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