What Type of Funding do You Qualify For?

Federal, state and local governments distribute billions of dollars in targeted assistance to schools each year to help cover the costs for professional development and innovative technology.

E-Rate
The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, commonly known as "E-Rate," is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the direction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access.
Learn more about E-Rate funding in education.

Title I
According to the U.S. Department of Education the purpose of Title I funding, “is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.”
Learn more about Title I funding for education.

Title II Part A
Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting: The purpose of the program is to increase academic achievement by improving teacher and principal quality.
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Title II Part D
Enhancing Education Through Technology: The primary goal of this program is to improve student achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools.
Learn more aboutTitle II Part D funding for technology.

Title III
Limited English Proficiency: The purpose of Title III is to ensure that limited English proficient (LEP) students, including immigrant children and youth, develop English proficiency and meet the same academic content and academic achievement standards that other children are expected to meet.
Learn more about Title III funding for LEP.

IDEA: Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), administered by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) authorizes formula grants to states, and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, and demonstration programs serving the needs of special needs students.
Learn more about IDEA funding for special education.

Title IV Part B
21st Century Community Learning Centers: Assist students in meeting State and local academic achievement standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics, by providing the students with opportunities for academic enrichment activities and a broad array of other activities.
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GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
This discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Learn more about GEAR UP funding for education.

ARRA
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides approximately $100 billion for education, creating a historic opportunity to save hundreds of thousands of jobs, support states and school districts, and advance reforms and improvements that will create long-lasting results for our students and our nation including early learning, K-12, and post-secondary education.
Learn more about ARRA funding for education.