AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Mississippi
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingMississippi K-12 educators have access to both state and private funding sources, with C Spire Foundation as a key corporate STEM funder and Entergy Mississippi serving a large portion of the state. Rural electric cooperative Operation Round Up programs (multiple MS co-ops) provide accessible smaller grants. The Phil Hardin Foundation is a major MS private education funder. Federal formula programs — Title I, Title II-A, Title IV-A, Perkins V, and IDEA — flow through the Mississippi Dept of Education (MDE) to all 148 MS districts. Given high Title I rates, many MS schools have significant formula grant access.
| 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.
21st Century Community Learning Centers (Mississippi)
Career and Technical Education / Perkins V (Mississippi)
C Spire Foundation STEM Grants & Sponsorships
Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants (Entergy Mississippi)
Louie's Energy Explorers Mini-Grant Program
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grants
Operation Round Up Community Grants (MS co-ops)
4-County Foundation Grants (Operation Roundup)
Community Impact Project Grants
Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
Pat Santucci Education Fund Grants
Phil Hardin Foundation Education Grants
CREATE Foundation Education Grantmaking
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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- Free Grant Application Guide — Step-by-step walkthrough for the most common federal and state funding programs
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- 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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