AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Florida
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingFlorida has 28 active funding programs for K-12 AI and CS education, backed by one of the strongest K-8 CS mandates in the US and major utility and foundation funders.
| 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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Conservation License Plate Grants – Florida Oceans and Springs
The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida's Conservation License Plate Grants fund ocean and spring conservation education programs at ...
Read full detailsFlorida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom provides annual teacher grants for Florida K-12 educators to develop agriculture-themed classroom pr...
Read full detailsNextEra Energy STEM Classroom Makeover Grant
NextEra Energy Foundation's STEM Classroom Makeover Grant funds technology and equipment upgrades for Florida STEM classrooms. The next c...
Read full detailsDuke Energy Foundation Florida Grants
Duke Energy Foundation's community grants fund education, environmental, and economic development programs in Florida communities served ...
Read full detailsSplash! School Grants
The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Splash! School Grants fund water education projects at schools in the SWFWMD service ar...
Read full detailsBlue School Grant Program
The St. Johns River Water Management District's Blue School Grant Program funds water education projects at Florida schools near the St. ...
Read full detailsIdeas with IMPACT – Innovator and Adapter Grants (Miami-Dade)
The Education Fund's Ideas with IMPACT grants support innovative teaching at Miami-Dade County public schools. Both Innovator and Adapter...
Read full detailsBroward Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grants
The Broward Education Foundation funds Innovative Teacher Grants for Broward County, Florida teachers who are creating creative, student-...
Read full detailsHillsborough Education Foundation Classroom Grants
The Hillsborough Education Foundation funds classroom innovation grants for teachers in Hillsborough County, Florida. Applications are ac...
Read full detailsSchool District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program
Florida's Consortium of Education Foundations matching grant program leverages state funds to match local education foundation donations,...
Read full detailsFlorida Computer Science Grants – Teacher Certification and Bonus
Florida funds computer science teacher certification and performance bonuses to expand the CS educator pipeline across the state. Contact...
Read full detailsCarl D. Perkins V CTE Funding – Florida RFAs
Florida's Perkins V CTE funding provides federal support for career and technical education at Florida secondary schools and colleges, in...
Read full detailsNita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Florida Afterschool Grants
Florida's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program funds afterschool and summer enrichment at high-need Florida schools. Competiti...
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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