Arizona State Funding
CSPD Program – FY25
Eligibility
- Arizona public school districts and charter schools serving grades 9–12
- Schools that either:
- Do not currently offer high school computer science instruction, or
- Will add a new computer science course for grades 9–12
- Each school site may only be funded once, but multiple schools within a district or charter network may apply
- Priority given to:
- Rural schools (as defined in A.R.S. § 15-249.13)
- Schools where 60%+ of students are eligible for free/reduced-price lunch
Goals
- Expand access to high-quality computer science courses
- Train teachers to provide instruction in computer science
- Ensure every student has an opportunity to take computer science within two years of funding
Application Due Date
- June 30, 2025
Application Opens
- March 1, 2024
Grant Cycle
- July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (12-month spending term)
Grant Award Total Amount
- Up to $25,000 per school site
Allowable Purchases – Alignment with LEGO® Education:
- Funds must be used for professional development in computer science
- LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential and SPIKE Prime solutions can support:
- Training teachers on hands-on, standards-aligned computer science instruction
- State-aligned curriculum integration with coding, problem-solving, and algorithm design
- Allowable PD includes:
- In-person or virtual training on LEGO Education CS solutions
- Coaching or train-the-trainer models to build internal capacity
- Implementation support for newly offered courses
Program Implementation Requirements
- Schools must launch a new computer science course within two years of funding
- Grant funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis
- A two-week RFI window is available for incomplete applications—missing documentation must be corrected during this period to remain eligible
- Schools must submit a final report on how funds were used and how the PD contributed to the launch of the new CS course
Keep in Mind – Tips for This Specific Application
- Focus on how PD will directly lead to launching a new high school CS course
- Emphasize serving underserved students or being a rural school to gain competitive advantage
- Site budgets cannot exceed $25,000—prepare a clear, itemized PD plan aligned with this cap
- Apply early; funds are limited and awarded in order of complete submission
- Consider bundling LEGO Education PD with a course rollout timeline to demonstrate implementation readiness