Computer Science for All

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the "Computer Science for All" grant, which aims to provide all U.S. students with the opportunity to participate in computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) education at the preK-12 levels. The grant focuses on research and research-practice partnerships (RPPs) that foster the development needed to bring CS and CT to all schools. Specifically, it seeks to support high school teachers with preparation, professional development, and ongoing support to teach rigorous CS courses, provide preK-8 teachers with instructional materials and preparation to integrate CS and CT into their teaching, and equip schools and districts with the resources needed to define and evaluate multi-grade pathways in CS and CT.

The grant is assigned to the NSF's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) and the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076). The funding opportunity is open to a range of applicant types, with an expected performance period from March 2024 to February 2026. The grant awards under this program typically range from $100,000 to over $1 million, with project durations spanning 1-5 years, and the work is expected to be performed at academic research facilities across the United States.