FY25-26 Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant

Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant

Grant Application

Eligibility
The Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant intends to build a community for computer science teachers that will provide professional instruction, practice, and pedagogy support. In building instructional practice, a goal is to promote the use of physical computing to engage students in computer science education by providing funding for up to five teachers per district to join a professional organization for computer science education, to pay for registration costs to attend a local or national computer science-focused conference, and to purchase a class set of physical computing devices along with the necessary professional training for implementation and use.

Grant Funds Available: A maximum of $300,000 in grant funds is available, with a maximum of $10,000 per district.

Applications due: October 3, 2025, 5 p.m.

Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant RFA
All Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are eligible to apply on behalf of eligible educators. An eligible educator is an individual teaching at least one computer science course, which includes both discrete computer science courses and courses that integrate computer science, such as gifted or STEM courses, in a K-12 Georgia public school during the current school year.
Based on the eligibility requirements, are you a Local Educational Agency eligible to complete this application?*

YesNo
Thank you for your interest in this grant; however, at this time you do not meet the eligibility requirements to complete the application.

Applicant Information
Name of School District (LEA)
Fiscal Contact Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Fiscal Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Fiscal Contact Email*

Confirmation Email
Name of Contact Person for this Application*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Contact Person's Job Title*
Contact Person's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Person's Email Address*

Confirmation Email
Are you the primary contact for Computer Science Education?*

YesNo
Please provide the name and email address of the Computer Science Primary Contact.
System Superintendent Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
System Superintendent email address*
example@example.com
Additional Considerations: List of CSI Schools, TSI Schools, ATSI Schools, or Tier IV Schools. More information on identification criteria and status.
Is the applicant (or this partnering public school) on the list of CSI Schools, TSI Schools, ATSI Schools, or Tier IV Schools?

YesNo
Please provide the status type and school ID number.
Is your school district classified as rural according to the Georgia Department of Education definition (serving a population of fewer than 35,000 residents)?

YesNo
Rural Map for verification

Needs Assessment 15 pts
The increasing demand for computer science education highlights a significant shortage of qualified teachers. To address this gap, our grant will support the professional development and support to computer science teachers. Tell us how many teachers will have a direct impact with this grant that aims to equip and support educators with the skills to provide high-quality computer science education.
How many teachers are you identifying for this award?
Which grade bands do the teachers teach in?

Kindergarten - 5th Grade6th - 8th Grade9th - 12th Grade
How many students per year will be impacted by this grant purchase?

Grant Alignment 10 pts
The Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grants aim to support computer science teachers by building a strong community and providing physical computing devices to enrich the learning experience.
Which computer science course(s) will be impacted via this grant? *

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Goals and Intended Outcomes 15 pts
How will funds be allocated for elementary, middle, and high school computer science programs? Provide three goals and the intended use for the Computer Science Teacher and Equipment Grant.
Goal 1:*
Goal 2:*
Goal 3:*

Grant Funding and Budget 30 pts
Each grant shall include funding for up to five teachers to join a professional organization for computer science teachers, and registration costs to attend a local or national Computer Science-focused conference. The award also includes funds to purchase a class set of physical computing devices and the necessary professional training for implementation and use. Each grant shall not exceed $10,000.
Total amount of requested grant funds*
Describe how grant funds requested comply with authorized activities of the grant as written in the RFA.*

200-word maximum0/200
Which physical computing devices are you planning to purchase with grant funds?
Does the equipment provider offer professional development training or will you use another professional learning provider?

Computer Science Implementation Plan 10 pts
The computer science implementation plan aims to integrate comprehensive coding and computational thinking curriculum across all grade levels.
Does your system have a Computer Science Implementation Plan?

YesNo
If yes, please share the link/URL address or upload the document.
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Measuring Impact 20 pts
Share how your district plans to measure the impact on students and teachers if awarded the Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant.
Has your school system previously received a Curriculum and Instruction Computer Science grant? (If so, which grant and what year did you receive the grant)*
200-word maximum
How will your district measure the impact on students and teachers if you receive the Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community Grant?*

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Assurances and Signatures
Assurances and Signature Form
Upload completed and signed Signature Form here.*

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