Educational Funding and Curriculum Resources
AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Texas
Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.
Explore FundingExecutive Summary
Texas is one of the fastest-growing states for K-12 AI and computer science education. HB 900 and TEA's expanding CS grant portfolio are creating new pathways for districts to fund physical computing, coding, and AI literacy programs at scale.
| 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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TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant
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TEA: AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) Grant
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TEA: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Cycle 13)
formula grant
Texas Foundation School Program: Basic Allotment
formula grant
Texas Compensatory Education Allotment
formula grant
Texas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Allotment
formula grant
Texas Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA)
formula grant
Texas Special Education Allotment
formula grant
Texas Gifted and Talented (G/T) Allotment
formula grant
Texas HB 3 Teacher Incentive Allotment
competitive grant
TEA: Texas Mobile STEM Laboratory Program Grant
competitive grant
TEA: AP Computer Science Principles Grant
competitive grant
TEA: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Cycle 13)
competitive grant
TEA: Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
competitive grant
TEA: T-STEM Planning and Implementation Grant
competitive grant
TEA: Title V, Part B Rural and Low-Income School Program
competitive grant
NSF CS for All: Research and RPPs
competitive grant
NSF ITEST: Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers
competitive grant
EPA Environmental Education Grants (Texas, Region 6)
competitive grant
NOAA B-WET: Gulf of Mexico Region
competitive grant
AEP Foundation / AEP Texas: STEM Education Grants
competitive grant
Oncor: Community Grants and STEM Education Programs
competitive grant
Texas Instruments Foundation: STEM Education Grants
competitive grant
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
competitive grant
Shell USA / Shell Foundation: STEM Education Grants
competitive grant
ExxonMobil Foundation: Math and Science Education Grants
competitive grant
H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards and Community Grants
competitive grant
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
competitive grant
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
competitive grant
DonorsChoose: Classroom Technology and STEM Projects
competitive grant
Toshiba America Foundation
competitive grant
NSF STEM and Computing Partnerships
competitive grant
Toshiba America Foundation Grants
competitive grant
Honda USA Foundation Pillar Awards
competitive grant
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants
competitive grant
Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants
competitive grant
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants
foundation grant
Rural Tech Fund
foundation grant
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545)
competitive grant
NOAA B-WET (Bay Watershed Education & Training)
competitive grant
FIRST Team Grant Opportunities
formula funding
Title I, Part A - Improving Basic Programs
formula funding
Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction
formula funding
Title IV-A - Student Support & Academic Enrichment
formula funding
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
formula funding
Perkins V - Career & Technical Education
competitive grant
Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program
competitive grant
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grants
competitive grant
Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC / Texas ACE Afterschool Grants
competitive grant
Summer Career and Technical Education Grant
competitive grant
WeTeach_CS Certification Incentive Program
competitive grant
Learning From the Ground Up Garden Grant
competitive grant
Sid W. Richardson Foundation Education Grants
competitive grant
The Powell Foundation Education and Conservation Grants
competitive grant
Entergy Open Grants Program
competitive grant
CenterPoint Energy Foundation Education Grants
competitive grant
Our Texas, Our Future Grants (formerly Green Bag Grants)
competitive grant
Bright Green Future School Grants
competitive grant
H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
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