AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Kansas
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingKansas K-12 educators benefit from a strong CTE infrastructure anchored by the Excel in CTE Initiative (SB 155), which pays college tuition for students completing approved technical courses — creating demand for CS and STEM curriculum tools. Rural electric cooperatives (Midwest Energy, Evergy) provide accessible community grants. Kansas Corn provides free STEM classroom kits. Community foundations in Salina and Topeka serve educators in those regions. Federal formula programs — Title I, Title II-A, Title IV-A, Perkins V, and IDEA — flow through the Kansas State Dept of Education (KSDE) to all 286 KS 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.
Patterson Family Foundation CTE Grants
Excel in CTE Initiative (SB 155)
Kansas 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites (OWLS) Grants
KFAC Educator Mini-Grants
Midwest Energy Community Fund
Evergy Community Impact Program Grants
Topeka Community Foundation Women's Fund Grants (STEAM priority)
Hutchinson Community Foundation Fund for Reno County
Greater Salina Community Foundation Responsive Grants
Kansas Corn STEM Free Classroom Kits
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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