# North Carolina Awards Digital Learning Grants

The North Carolina State Board of Education has approved over **$1.2 million** in grants for the 2026-2027 school year to advance innovative digital teaching and learning across 17 public school districts and charter schools. This funding includes one-year Instructional Innovation Grants and multi-year Continuing Impact Grants designed to enhance educator capacity and student outcomes through technology integration aligned with the state's Digital Learning Plan. These grants support professional learning and the development and evaluation of digital instructional practices, reflecting the state's commitment to modernizing education through technology.

- The grants are administered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and involve collaboration with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C. State University.
- Procurement professionals should note the multi-year nature of the Continuing Impact Grants, which may require ongoing vendor engagement and performance evaluation.
- Technology providers and educational service contractors can explore opportunities to support grant recipients in implementing digital learning tools and professional development.
- This initiative signals continued state investment in digital education infrastructure, indicating potential future procurements in educational technology and related services.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
- State Board of Education (SBE)
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C. State University

### Sources
- [North Carolina Awards $1.2 Million for Innovative Digital Teaching and Learning | NC DPI](https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2026/09/21/north-carolina-awards-12-million-innovative-digital-teaching-and-learning) - NC