National Grant Initiative for Data Science Education in U.S. Schools & Institutions

National Grant Initiative for Data Science Education in U.S. Schools & Institutions is sponsored by Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF). This initiative supports U. S.

educational institutions in expanding access to applied data science education.

Grant for Data Science Education in US Schools & Institutions - Campus Consortium CCF Launches $500,000 National Grant Initiative for Data Science Education in U.S. Schools & Institutions 20 Grants | Up to $25,000 Each | Deadline: September 15, 2026 Build the Next Generation of Data-Driven Problem Solvers The Campus Consortium Foundation (CCF) has launched a $500,000 National Grant Initiative to support U.S. educational institutions in expanding access to applied data science education.

This program enables schools, community colleges, colleges, and universities to provide students access to a hands-on Data Science Program covering the foundations and practical application of data science across a single academic semester.

Students will develop real-world skills in: Data collection, cleaning, and transformation Data analysis and visualization Statistics and statistical inference Machine learning and predictive modeling Data storytelling and executive reporting End-to-end data science project delivery Data Science Is Becoming a Foundational Skill Data is shaping how organizations make decisions, solve problems, improve operations, and create new products and services.

Students entering today’s workforce increasingly need to be able to: Work confidently with data Analyze and interpret real-world datasets Apply statistical and machine learning methods Communicate insights clearly Translate analysis into practical outcomes This grant helps educational institutions bring practical, career-oriented data science skills into the learning experience.

Access to the Data Science Program Structured, instructor-led curriculum Hands-on data analysis and machine learning projects Python-based data science instruction Capstone project and career-ready portfolio development Support for implementation and program delivery Open to U.S. educational institutions, including: K–12 schools and school districts Public and private colleges and universities Career, technical, and workforce education programs Institutions focused on STEM, analytics, technology, and workforce readiness By participating, institutions can: Equip students with practical data science skills Build foundations in statistics, machine learning, and predictive modeling Develop students’ ability to work with real-world data Strengthen career readiness for data-driven roles Give students experience delivering an end-to-end data science project Build a portfolio that demonstrates applied technical and analytical skills Total Grant Pool: $500,000 Grant Size: Up to $25,000 per institution Program Format: Single-semester, instructor-led program Deadline: September 15, 2026 Request For One Front Door: Consolidating Campus Services Into a Single Experience Request For FERPA, MFA, and the Compliance Case for Centralized Access Request For Beyond SSO: Why Identity Lifecycle Management Is the Real Challenge Request For The AI-Native Enrollment Office Rebuilding Recruitment, Admissions, and Yield Around AI Request For AI Literacy to AI Fluency: What K-12 Needs to Build Before College Request For Building an AI-Ready Graduate: What K-12 Needs to Start Now Request For Can One Student’s Many Interactions Have an Adverse Effect on Retention?

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