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 has 30 active funding programs for K-12 AI, computer science, and STEM education, backed by both state law and major corporate funders including Ford, GM, and DTE Energy.
| 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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The grants and programs below are relevant to this state. Click any card to read full details, eligibility, and how Forward Education products qualify.
Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation Grants
The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation provides rolling grants for education, arts, and community development in Midland County, Mich...
Read full detailsPreK-12 Strategic Investments in STEM Career Exposure
Michigan's MiSTEM Network and LEO partner to provide periodic competitive grants that fund K-12 STEM career exposure programs. The progra...
Read full detailsMichigan 4-H Foundation Mini-Grants (Legacy Grants)
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Legacy Grants support 4-H youth education programs across Michigan. Schools and 4-H clubs working on STEM, ag...
Read full detailsGreat Lakes Stewardship Grants
The Great Lakes Fishery Trust's Great Lakes Stewardship Grants fund programs that engage Michigan students in hands-on conservation and s...
Read full detailsMeemic Foundation Tools4Schools Grant
The Meemic Foundation's Tools4Schools Grant funds classroom technology and learning materials for Michigan educators. Applications are ac...
Read full detailsMichigan Space Grant Consortium Pre-College and Teacher Training Grants
The Michigan Space Grant Consortium, funded by NASA, provides pre-college STEM education grants to Michigan K-12 programs and teacher tra...
Read full detailsConsumers Energy Foundation Grants – People and Planet Pillars
Consumers Energy Foundation provides rolling grants for education, environmental, and community programs in Michigan communities served b...
Read full detailsWheels to Water Field Trip Transportation Grants
Michigan EGLE's Wheels to Water grants fund transportation for Michigan K-12 field trips to Great Lakes and water-related sites. Applicat...
Read full detailsFrom Students to Stewards – Water Stewardship Project Grants
Michigan EGLE's Water Stewardship Project Grants fund student-led water science projects that engage Michigan K-12 students in protecting...
Read full details21st Century Community Learning Centers (Michigan)
Michigan's 21st CCLC program, administered by MiLEAP, funds afterschool and summer enrichment at high-need Michigan schools using federal...
Read full detailsOut-of-School Time (OST) Grants – Section 32n
Michigan's Out-of-School Time grants, funded under Section 32n, support afterschool and out-of-school time programs at Michigan schools. ...
Read full detailsSection 99h Competitive Robotics Competition Grant
Michigan's Section 99h grants fund student participation in competitive robotics programs at Michigan public schools. Contact MDE for cur...
Read full detailsMiSTEM 3P STEM Education Grants
Michigan's MiSTEM Network provides competitive 3P STEM Education Grants to expand hands-on STEM learning at Michigan schools and organiza...
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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