Building Tech Readiness with Tennessee Coding Camps
GrantID: 77943
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $27,000
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Grant Overview
Tennessee's middle school coding initiatives must address documented gaps in computer science course offerings, with only 28 percent of rural districts providing dedicated programming instruction as of the most recent state education report. Readiness_first evaluation examines whether applicants already possess minimum hardware inventories and staff credentials before funds are released.
Districts in the Appalachian counties of East Tennessee and the Mississippi River counties of West Tennessee show the largest shortfalls in certified instructors. Applications require submission of current technology inventories and evidence that at least one staff member has completed state-approved computer science endorsement coursework.
Tennessee differs from adjacent states because its Basic Education Program funding formula does not automatically cover supplemental coding hardware, forcing districts to demonstrate independent capacity to maintain devices after the grant period. Reviewers reject proposals that rely on one-time equipment purchases without maintenance plans.
Implementation plans must align camp schedules with the state's existing career and technical education pathways so that participating students can earn articulated credit toward high school information technology concentrations. Only applicants that provide memoranda from regional CTE directors confirming this alignment receive awards.
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