IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina)
Eligibility
- K–12 public schools and school districts
- Nonprofit organizations focused on education
- State educational agencies (SEAs) and local education agencies (LEAs)
- Higher education institutions partnering with K–12 programs
Program Goals
Supports special education in North Carolina. Accessible STEM tools, robotics, and coding kits qualify. Supports multisensory learning approaches.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Automatic annual allocation
Grant Award Amount
~$15B nationally; formula-based
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Programmable microcontroller kits that introduce hands-on coding and electronics projects. Qualifies as CS/coding hardware for K-12 classrooms and supports physical computing education goals.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum connecting computer science to real-world community problems. Qualifies for CS education and digital literacy funding; builds computational thinking through authentic challenges.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor — Hands-on micro:bit-based climate and environmental sensor kit for real-world data collection. Supports place-based STEM learning and qualifies for environmental science and physical computing programs.
Keep in Mind
This is formula funding — your district already receives it. Connect with your district's curriculum director or Title coordinator to allocate funds toward STEM, coding, or AI literacy programs.
North Carolina's HB-8 requires a CS course for graduation starting with the Class of 2029. Framing your program as part of district HB-8 implementation shows funders you're aligned with state policy — a strong signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina) in North Carolina?
K–12 public schools and school districts Nonprofit organizations focused on education State educational agencies (SEAs) and local education agencies (LEAs) Higher education institutions partnering with K–12 programs
How much funding is available through IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina)?
~$15B nationally; formula-based. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.
Can IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina) funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
Do schools need to apply for IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina)?
Automatic annual allocation
How can Forward Education help with IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina) funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for North Carolina schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (North Carolina) funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — TEKS, Common Core, and state standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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