AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Louisiana
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingLouisiana's K-12 STEM and CS funding landscape combines state competitive grants, formula allocations, utility foundation giving, and federal formula programs. The Louisiana Department of Education administers competitive grants through ldoe.org and supports the Jump Start CTE network across 69 districts. Utility companies Entergy and Cleco both offer community and education grants in their service territories. The Education Excellence Fund delivers formula dollars to every district each year. Federal programs including Title I, Title II, Title IV-A, IDEA, and Perkins V add significant formula funding for technology, professional development, and career readiness. Foundations like BCBS Louisiana and Dow Chemical round out the private funding landscape, particularly in health and environmental STEM.
| 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.
Louisiana Division of the Arts Competitive Grants
New Orleans Youth Climate Action Fund
Bright Ideas Grant Program (Louisiana Electric Cooperatives)
Healthy Communities Grant (BCBS Louisiana Foundation)
BORSF Solicitation for Project Ideas (Board of Regents)
Entergy Open Grants and Micro-Grants
Cleco Corporate Giving (STEM and Education)
Dow Promise Community Grant
Education Excellence Fund (EEF)
Jump Start Career Development Fund (CTE)
21st Century Community Learning Centers (Louisiana)
AEP Foundation Grants (Formerly SWEPCO Teacher Vision)
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Toshiba America Foundation STEM Grants
Honda Power of Dreams Grant
Motorola Solutions Foundation STEM Grants
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
Lowe's Toolbox for Education
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grant
DonorsChoose STEM Projects
Rural Tech Fund
George W. Bailey Foundation Grant
NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
EPA Environmental Education Grants (Region 6 — Louisiana)
NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Gulf of Mexico
FIRST Robotics Grant Support
Title I School Improvement Funds (Louisiana)
Title II Teacher Quality Funds (Louisiana)
Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Louisiana)
IDEA Technology and Assistive Technology Funds (Louisiana)
Perkins V Career and Technical Education Funds (Louisiana)
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