Open — FY2027 Maryland Computer Science Education Grant; applications released October 23, 2026, due December 11, 2026.
Maryland FY2027 Computer Science Education Grant — Up to $2,000 Per High School (December 11, 2026)
Maryland's FY2027 Computer Science Education Grant is open to Maryland local education agencies through December 11, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. LEAs may request up to $2,000 per high school for eligible computer-science instruction, materials, curricula, and educator training. The $560,000 statewide allocation is not an individual award.
FundingUp to $2,000 per high school requested by an eligible Maryland local education agency (LEA). The $560,000 statewide program funding pool is not an individual award ceiling. Estimated 24 awards.
DeadlineDecember 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (EST). The official web page says ET; the PDF cover incorrectly says EDT for December.
Last verified2026-10-27
Required next actionRead the MSDE Grant Information Guide and Application for Participation at https://msde.prod.maryland.gov/maryland-computer-science-grant. Prepare a proposal for up to $2,000 per high school, including a signed LEA cover page, one-page abstract, program goals, itemized budget, assurances and privacy/safety documentation. Submit PDF to occpgrants.msde@maryland.gov by December 11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET. Use the Grant Information Guide's email subject 'Maryland Computer Science Education Grant Application' if unsure because the summary webpage uses a slightly different subject.
Broad Eligibility
Only Maryland local education agencies (LEAs) are eligible to apply. Eligible programs expand K–12 computer science instruction through school hardware/software, curriculum and educator professional development. No direct eligibility listed for independent nonprofits or commercial vendors. Applicant must provide signed superintendent/head-of-agency cover, abstract, needs and goals narrative, itemized budget, signed MSDE C-1-25 form, assurances, and LEA privacy/safety policy materials.
Atlas Analysis
Full official-source verification dated October 27, 2026: controlling 22-page MSDE FY2027 Computer Science Education Grant Information Guide (released October 23, 2026) and MSDE grant program page. LEA-only eligibility; up to $2,000 per high school; $560,000 is overall pool, not recipient amount; 24 projected awards; December 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern deadline. PDF cover says EDT although December is EST; webpage says ET. Guide email subject differs from webpage; advise following GIG. Allowed software, computer-science teaching materials, curriculum, educator PD; excluded wages/stipends, construction, indirect costs unless approved, unrelated travel, meals and gifts. No universal matching requirement stated in reviewed GIG. Grant year July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, eligible pre-award spending allowed. Requires signed cover by superintendent/head, abstract, detailed workplan/budget, C-1-25, assurances and LEA safety/privacy policy. Not a procurement solicitation. Source PDF: https://msde.prod.maryland.gov/media/26533.
Maryland FY2027 Computer Science Education Grant
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is accepting applications from Maryland local education agencies (LEAs) to develop and expand high-quality K–12 computer science education. Activities may take place during the school day or in eligible extracurricular programs.
Applicant funding
Eligible LEAs may request up to $2,000 per high school. The state lists $560,000 in overall program funding and anticipates 24 awards. The $560,000 figure is the total program pool, not a single LEA’s grant amount. The number of high schools proposed by each LEA determines the applicable request amount.
Deadline and eligibility
Applications are due Friday, December 11, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The program is open to Maryland LEAs. Schools should coordinate through their LEA; independent nonprofits or commercial vendors are not identified as direct applicants. The grant performance period is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; eligible pre-award costs within that period are permitted.
Allowable and restricted expenses
Permitted expenses include computer science classroom hardware and peripherals, software and learning tools, curriculum development or approved instructional resources, and educator professional development directly tied to computer science instruction. The guidance excludes staff salaries and stipends, capital construction or renovations, general indirect administration unless expressly authorized, unrelated equipment or travel, food, entertainment, and gifts or incentives. No universal mandatory matching percentage is stated in the reviewed guidance; applicants should confirm any in-kind budgeting questions with MSDE.
Application process
Review the official Grant Information Guide and Application for Participation on MSDE’s grant page. Prepare the signed proposal cover page, one-page abstract, project-needs and measurable-goals narrative, itemized budget and signed C-1-25 budget form, recipient assurances, and LEA safety/privacy policy documentation. Convert the completed submission to a PDF and email it by the deadline to occpgrants.msde@maryland.gov. The Grant Information Guide specifies the subject line Maryland Computer Science Education Grant Application; the shorter wording on the summary webpage differs, so the signed guide should control.
The grant summary webpage states the deadline in ET, while the PDF cover labels the December deadline EDT; December 11 is in Eastern Standard Time. Applicants should use the 5 p.m. local Eastern cutoff. The official opportunity page and 22-page Grant Information Guide were checked October 27, 2026. This is a competitive applicant-assistance grant, not a vendor procurement contract.
Official MSDE grant page and application materials
Source verificationOfficial government source · msde.prod.maryland.govAtlas last verified this record 2026-10-27. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
