Equity Grant for STEAM AI Literacy Pilot Programs

Artificial Intelligence courses provide a foundation to the technology of today. Students learn digital citizenship issues such as privacy, fairness in technology and responsible use of technology. They also learn how AI can be used to create content in not only coding-based ways but in artistic, music, and storytelling ways.

Spark students creativity and innovation and apply for a NextWaveSTEM’s AI programs grant today!

Pilot programs allow schools and community partners to integrate STEM programming at a fraction of the price in topics such as:

With the majority of the program being subsidized by the grant, program partners receive an award-winning curriculum, on-demand teacher training, and a sampling of equipment for only a $2,500 commitment. Additional equipment and curriculum are available for purchase for a school-wide or district-wide implementation.

Curious about integrating AI Literacy STEM into your in-school or after-school programs? 

Email us to learn more or apply for the 2025 “Equity in Education AI Literacy Programs” grant using the form on this page.

Why NextWave STEM?

Our all-in-one solution offers an easy, turn-key solution to integrating STEM into the daily classroom. Curriculum is aligned to all 50 state standards and federal standards that include the NGSS Grade Band Engineering Technology Standards, Common Core Math and ELA as they relate to the NGSS ETS standards, and ISTE, CSTA and 21st Century Skills standards related to emerging technologies and STEM. The professional development library allows teachers to learn at their own pace the STEM curriculum, emerging technology equipment, and instructional strategies.

Integrating STEM at a District Level

NextWave STEM is here to ensure that every child, especially the most marginalized, stays on track. We’ve helped schools and community partners solve immediate challenges, such as offering curriculum that can be offered remotely, and long-term future plans for integrating STEM curriculum and professional development in order to help their own teachers and instructors advance their careers. It’s a win-win for both students and teachers.