AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Michigan
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingMichigan K-12 schools benefit from the CS4Michigan Roadmap, the MiSTEM Network of regional hubs, and major private funders including DTE Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy Foundation, Ford Motor Company Fund, and General Motors Foundation. Federal formula funds (Title I, II-A, IV-A, Perkins V, IDEA) flow through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to all 550+ districts. The automotive industry legacy creates a natural STEM funding pipeline -- Ford, GM, and their supplier networks actively invest in Michigan K-12 education. FIRST Robotics has strong Michigan roots and dedicated MI team grants.
| 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.
Michigan Department of Education: STEM/CS Competitive Grants
Michigan 21st Century Community Learning Centers
DTE Energy Foundation + Consumers Energy Foundation: STEM Education Grants
Ford Motor Company Fund: STEM Education
General Motors Foundation: STEM Education
Michigan Environmental Education Fund (MEEF): Environmental/Climate Education
NSF CS for All (Michigan)
EPA Environmental Education Grants (Michigan)
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
DonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEM
Toshiba America Foundation (TAF)
American Honda Foundation
3M Foundation: STEM Education
Motorola Solutions Foundation: Innovation Generation
Rural Tech Fund
Best Buy Foundation: Teen Tech Centers and STEM
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
NOAA B-WET: Bay Watershed Education
NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences
Michigan FIRST Robotics / Robotics Competition Grants
Community Foundation of Michigan: Education Grants
Sea Grant / NOAA (Michigan)
Google.org: CS Education Grants (Michigan)
Target Education Grants (Michigan)
Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades and STEM (Michigan)
Dollar General Literacy Foundation: STEM Literacy (Michigan)
Scholastic Education: Classroom Grants (Michigan)
AT&T Foundation: STEM Education (Michigan)
Sandia National Laboratories / DOE: STEM Education (Michigan)
Toshiba America Foundation Grants
Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants
Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants
NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)
FIRST Team Grant Opportunities
Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs
Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Perkins V - Career & Technical Education
MiSTEM 3P STEM Education Grants
Section 99h Competitive Robotics Competition Grant
Out-of-School Time (OST) Grants – Section 32n
21st Century Community Learning Centers (Michigan)
From Students to Stewards – Water Stewardship Project Grants
Wheels to Water Field Trip Transportation Grants
Consumers Energy Foundation Grants – People and Planet Pillars
Michigan Space Grant Consortium Pre-College and Teacher Training Grants
Meemic Foundation Tools4Schools Grant
Great Lakes Stewardship Grants
Michigan 4-H Foundation Mini-Grants (Legacy Grants)
PreK-12 Strategic Investments in STEM Career Exposure
Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Grants
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