$500 AI Literacy Classroom Grants
Several teachers will receive $500 to support AI literacy in their classrooms.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Why
Why this grant exists
AI literacy is quickly becoming a foundational skill.
Access to training, resources, and structured classroom
support remains inconsistent.
Teachers deserve the opportunity to build their own understanding and help students develop responsible AI habits.
These grants exist to support that work of A.I.
Literacy in the classroom
What
Funds should directly support AI literacy development
Professional development
Workshops, certifications, or training programs to deepen your understanding of AI literacy and responsible classroom integration.
Student curriculum
Classroom projects, activities, and AI literacy materials that help students understand how AI works and how to use it responsibly.
Lesson planning
Curriculum redesign and lesson development to weave AI literacy into your existing subjects and teaching practice.
Responsible AI tools
Classroom-ready tools and resources that support hands-on, responsible exploration of AI technologies.
Guest speakers
Bring AI researchers, industry professionals, or educators into your classroom to share real-world perspectives.
Certifications
Earn recognized credentials in AI literacy to strengthen your expertise and bring structured knowledge back to students.
Who
Middle & high school teachers
This grant is open to middle and high school teachers who:
Support AI Literacy
Plan to use the funds to directly support AI literacy for you and/or your students in the classroom.
Complete the Application
Submit the short grant application — it takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Complete an Impact Survey
Agree to complete a brief impact survey after funds are used so we can learn what worked.
Good to know
Funds will be issued to the recipient's school for classroom use
Should be used within six months of award
No product purchase or Gradebox usage required
Open to U.S.-based schools (public, private, charter, or alternative)
How
From application to impact
Applications are open now — apply before April 15, 2026
Application Open
Submit a short application describing how you plan to use the grant to support AI literacy in your classroom.
Review Period
Our team reviews all submissions and selects grant recipients based on impact potential and alignment with AI literacy goals.
Recipients Notified
Selected teachers are notified by email. We'll share next steps and coordinate with your school for fund distribution.
Funds Distributed
Grant funds are issued directly to your school and designated for classroom use in your AI literacy initiatives.
Put It to Work
Implement your AI literacy plans and complete a brief impact survey to share what worked for your classroom.
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Frequently asked questions
Middle and high school teachers (grades 6–12) at U.S.-based schools who plan to use the funds to support AI literacy in their classrooms.
Each grant is $500. Multiple grants will be awarded to different teachers.
We plan to award multiple grants. The exact number will depend on the quality and quantity of applications received.
Professional development, student curriculum materials, lesson planning resources, responsible AI tools, guest speakers, or certifications related to AI literacy.
Funds will be issued directly to the recipient's school to support classroom use.
Funds will be distributed within 2–3 weeks after recipients are notified.
Applications are due by April 15, 2026.
Recipients will be notified by April 30, 2026.
Funds should be used within six months of the award date.
We recommend informing your administration, but you don't need formal approval to apply. If selected, we'll work with your school to distribute the funds.
No. This grant is open to all eligible teachers regardless of whether they use Gradebox.
A brief survey sent after you've used the funds to help us understand what worked and how we can improve future grants.
Applications should be submitted by individual teachers, but funds can support collaborative classroom projects.
Yes, as long as you teach students in grades 6–12 and plan to use funds for AI literacy.
Yes. The grant is open to public, private, charter, and alternative schools in the U.S.
Yes, this grant is currently only available to teachers at U.S.-based schools.
Contact us at grants@gradebox.ai and we'll work with you to find a solution.
Email us at grants@gradebox.ai and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.