AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Pennsylvania
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingPennsylvania has 30 active funding programs for K-12 AI, computer science, and STEM education, supported by the state's CS and Design Thinking Standards adopted in 2022. With 500+ school districts, an estimated 1.7 million students, and major funders including Heinz Endowments, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, and the PDE STEM program, Pennsylvania offers educators a strong mix of state, federal, and private grant opportunities.
| 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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Sandia National Laboratories and DOE STEM Education Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratories, including Sandia National Laboratories, fund K-12 STEM education initiatives...
Read full detailsAT&T Foundation STEM Education Grants in Pennsylvania
The AT&T Foundation funds STEM education, digital literacy, and workforce development programs for K-12 students with a focus on comm...
Read full detailsScholastic Education Classroom Grants in Pennsylvania
Scholastic Education offers classroom grants to support K-12 teachers in building engaging learning experiences for students.
Read full detailsDollar General Literacy Foundation STEM Literacy Grants
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation funds literacy and STEM education programs with a focus on rural communities and schools in need.
Read full detailsLowe's Foundation: STEM and Skilled Trades Grants
The Lowe's Foundation's Gable Grants program funds skilled trades education and STEM programs for K-12 students and community college lea...
Read full detailsTarget Education Grants in Pennsylvania
Target's corporate philanthropy programs include education grants through local Target stores and the Target Foundation.
Read full detailsGoogle.org CS Education Grants in Pennsylvania
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, funds computer science education initiatives that expand access for underrepresented students.
Read full detailsSea Grant / NOAA Environmental Education in Pennsylvania
NOAA Sea Grant funds research, education, and outreach programs related to coastal and freshwater ecosystems across the United States.
Read full detailsCommunity Foundation of Pennsylvania: Education Grants
Pennsylvania has dozens of community foundations that fund K-12 education initiatives in their local regions.
Read full detailsPennsylvania FIRST Robotics and Robotics Competition Grants
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) runs competitive robotics programs for students in grades K through 12,...
Read full detailsNSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences
The National Science Foundation's ITEST program funds research and development of innovative approaches to engaging K-12 students in STEM...
Read full detailsNOAA B-WET: Bay Watershed Education and Training
NOAA's Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program funds meaningful watershed educational experiences for K-12 students.
Read full detailsGlenn W. Bailey Foundation Grants in Pennsylvania
The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation supports K-12 STEM education, coding programs, and physical computing initiatives across the United States.
Read full detailsBest Buy Foundation: Teen Tech Centers and STEM Grants
The Best Buy Foundation invests in technology and STEM education for teens through its Teen Tech Centers program and broader education gr...
Read full detailsRural Tech Fund Grants in Pennsylvania
The Rural Tech Fund provides grants to rural K-12 schools and programs to bring coding, physical computing, and STEM technology to studen...
Read full detailsMotorola Solutions Foundation: Innovation Generation Grants
The Motorola Solutions Foundation's Innovation Generation program funds STEM education for K-12 students in underserved communities.
Read full details3M Foundation STEM Education Grants in Pennsylvania
The 3M Foundation funds STEM education programs that inspire young people to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math careers.
Read full detailsAmerican Honda Foundation Grants in Pennsylvania
The American Honda Foundation supports STEM education, environmental literacy, and workforce development programs for K-12 students and h...
Read full detailsToshiba America Foundation Grants in Pennsylvania
The Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) funds innovative science and math programs in K-12 classrooms across the United States.
Read full detailsDonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEM Projects
DonorsChoose is a crowdfunding platform that lets public school teachers post classroom project requests and receive direct donations fro...
Read full detailsVerizon Innovative Learning Schools in Pennsylvania
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools provides Title I middle schools with free devices, connectivity, and a structured digital skills curr...
Read full detailsSamsung Solve for Tomorrow in Pennsylvania
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide STEM competition and grant program for grades 6 through 12.
Read full detailsEPA Environmental Education Grants in Pennsylvania
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Education Grants program funds projects that increase public awareness and knowl...
Read full detailsNSF CS for All Grants in Pennsylvania
The National Science Foundation's CS for All program funds efforts to make high-quality computer science education accessible to all K-12...
Read full detailsPennsylvania Environmental Education Foundation Grants
The Pennsylvania Environmental Education Foundation (PEEF) provides grants to support environmental education programs for K-12 students ...
Read full detailsHeinz Endowments: STEM and Environment Grants
The Heinz Endowments, based in Pittsburgh, is one of Pennsylvania's most significant private funders of education and environment programs.
Read full detailsComcast NBCUniversal Foundation: STEM Grants
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, headquartered in Philadelphia, runs one of the country's largest corporate STEM philanthropy programs.
Read full detailsPECO / PPL Electric / Duquesne Light: STEM Education Grants
Pennsylvania's major electric utilities, including PECO (Philadelphia area), PPL Electric (central and eastern PA), and Duquesne Light (P...
Read full detailsPennsylvania 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program provides federal funding, passed through state education agencies, to sup...
Read full detailsPennsylvania Department of Education: STEM/CS Competitive Grants
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) offers competitive STEM and computer science grants to K-12 school districts across the st...
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