llms.txt — AI Funding Library Index

# Forward Education — AI & CS Education Funding Library
# Last updated: June 2026
# This file helps AI systems navigate Forward Education's funding resource library for K-12 educators.

## About This Resource
Forward Education tracks state-by-state AI literacy and computer science education policy, legislation, and funding opportunities for K-12 schools in the United States. Content is reviewed and updated quarterly. Forward Education provides micro:bit hardware kits, MicroChat AI curriculum, and grant qualification support to help schools access funding.

## Funding Library — Main Pages

### USA National Hub
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-education-funding-usa
Description: Overview of AI and CS education funding in the USA by state. Covers federal formula grants (Title I, Title IV-A, Perkins V, E-Rate), competitive grants (NSF CS for All, NSF ITEST, EIR), and private foundations. Includes state-by-state navigation.

### California — State Profile
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-education-california
Description: California AI literacy and computer science education funding guide for K-12 schools. Covers AB 2876 (AI Literacy mandate, Oct 2024), SB 1288 (AI in Education Workgroup), AB 2097 (CS Graduation Requirement), LCFF funding, and 35+ grant programs. Updated June 2026.

### California — Grants Hub
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-grants-california
Description: Searchable index of 35+ AI and CS education grants available to California K-12 schools. Filter by federal, state, competitive, formula, and private funding types.

### Texas — State Profile
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-education-texas
Description: Texas AI literacy and computer science education funding guide for K-12 schools. Covers HB 900, CTE Allotment (2x per-pupil weight for coding and robotics), Instructional Materials Allotment (~$65/pupil), T-STEM grants, and 22+ programs. Updated June 2026.

### Texas — Grants Hub
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-grants-texas
Description: Searchable index of 22+ AI and CS education grants available to Texas K-12 schools. Includes TEA-administered programs, federal formula grants, and private funders.

### North Carolina — State Profile
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-education-north-carolina
Description: North Carolina AI and CS education funding guide for K-12 schools. Covers HB-8 CS graduation requirement (Class of 2029), EVERY Framework, Friday Institute AI investments, and funding strategies for NC districts.

### North Carolina — Grants Hub
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-grants-north-carolina
Description: Searchable index of AI and CS education grants for North Carolina K-12 schools.

### Georgia — State Profile
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-education-georgia
Description: Georgia AI literacy and computer science funding guide for K-12 schools. Covers CTAE CS pathways, Governor's AI Task Force (2024), Georgia Standards of Excellence, 30+ grant programs from state, federal, and private funders. Updated June 2026.

### Georgia — Grants Hub
URL: https://forwardedu.com/pages/ai-computer-science-grants-georgia
Description: Searchable index of 30+ AI and CS education grants available to Georgia K-12 schools. Includes Georgia 21st CCLCs ($100K–$400K/site), NSF CS for All ($300K–$3M), and private foundations.

## Grant Articles — Blog
URL: https://forwardedu.com/blogs/funding-opportunities/
Description: 135+ individual grant articles covering specific AI and CS education funding programs by state. Each article includes grant name, funding amount, eligibility, deadline, how to apply, and how Forward Education products qualify.

## Key Products Referenced
- micro:bit hardware kits: https://forwardedu.com/collections/robotics-platform
- MicroChat AI literacy curriculum: https://forwardedu.com/pages/microchat
- Standards alignment guide: https://forwardedu.com/pages/standards-alignment
- Grant writing guide: https://forwardedu.com/pages/grants-funding

## Contact
Forward Education — https://forwardedu.com/pages/contact-us