Digital Promise Awards Grants for AI Tools in Education
On September 21, 2026, Digital Promise announced the second cohort of grantees for its K-12 AI Infrastructure Program. Eight organizations received funding for projects aimed at developing openly licensed AI tools for formative assessment in math, literacy, and writing, enhancing real-time insights for educators.
Digital Promise announced the second cohort of grant recipients for its $26 million K-12 AI Infrastructure Program on September 21, 2026. This initiative focuses on expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, specifically through the development of openly licensed tools designed to improve formative assessment in math, literacy, and writing. By building on the foundation of the first cohort, the program continues to support projects that give teachers immediate, helpful insights during their daily classroom activities. Pati Ruiz, the director of learning technology research at Digital Promise, said she was inspired by the commitment of these recipients to tackle the difficult work of creating AI tools that support pedagogical goals while serving a diverse range of educational needs.
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