Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (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
Largest federal K-12 education program. Funds STEM tools, technology, and enrichment for high-poverty North Carolina schools. STEM kits, robotics, and climate curriculum qualify.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Automatic annual allocation
Grant Award Amount
$16B+ nationally; formula-based per district
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 (micro:bit climate sensor) — Hands-on climate sensor built on the micro:bit platform for collecting real environmental data. Supports place-based STEM learning and qualifies for environmental science and physical computing programs.
- Coding for Climate Kit — Hands-on curriculum kit teaching climate science, environmental data collection, and coding-based problem-solving. Aligns with STEM and environmental literacy grants; cross-curricular science and CS integration.
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.
Funders in this category care about measurable environmental literacy gains. Frame your request around what students will understand and do differently — with Forward Education tools as the vehicle to get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (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 Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (North Carolina)?
$16B+ nationally; formula-based per district. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.
Can Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (North Carolina) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (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 Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (North Carolina)?
Automatic annual allocation
How can Forward Education help with Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (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 Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (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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