AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Maryland
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingMaryland K-12 schools can access 27 grant programs totaling over $60M in AI, CS, and STEM education funding.
| 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.
FirstEnergy Foundation (Potomac Edison Territory)
FirstEnergy Foundation
BGE Charitable Giving (Education and Environment)
Baltimore Gas and Electric (an Exelon company)
SMECO Community Contributions
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO)
Impact Grants (Community Foundation)
Stronger Schools Grants
Baltimore Community Foundation
France-Merrick Foundation Grants (Capital, Equipment and Technology)
France-Merrick Foundation
Abell Foundation Small Grants (Education)
The Abell Foundation
Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) Grants
Maryland Center for Computing Education (University System of Maryland; state-funded under the Securing the Future of Computer Science Education Act)
Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Community Schools Funding
State of Maryland / MSDE
21st Century Community Learning Centers (Maryland)
Maryland State Department of Education (US ED pass-through)
Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant (CBIG) Environmental Education Track
Maryland Department of Natural Resources (EPA pass-through)
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant Program
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Youth Environmental Education Grant Program
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Environmental Education Grant Program
Chesapeake Bay Trust (with MDE and other partners)
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants
Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants
Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards
Toshiba America Foundation Grants
FIRST Team Grant Opportunities
NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Perkins V - Career & Technical Education
Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment
Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs
Need Help Writing Your Grant?
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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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