Skills Development Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, ScotlandIS and Education Scotland are backing the Â£250,000 fund called Digital Xtra.
Among the aims of the scheme is to support extracurricular computing clubs for youngsters aged 16 and under.
A panel will evaluate submissions for funding.
Representatives from technology businesses, Scottish government and education will be on the panel.
A new fund has been set up to award grants to projects that encourage children and teenagers to code, develop websites and create digital animations.