Louisiana · Federal Formula Fund

Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Louisiana)

Funding

Formula by enrollment

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

Annual formula allocation

Level of Gov't

Federal

Eligibility

All Louisiana school districts receive Title IV-A funds. Explicitly includes technology and computer science as allowable uses.

Program Goals

Support well-rounded educational opportunities, safe schools, and effective technology use. Title IV-A explicitly funds computer science education, STEM curriculum, and technology infrastructure in Louisiana schools.

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Application and Distribution

Formula fund distributed by LDOE to all districts annually. Contact your district's federal programs coordinator for Title IV-A spending plans. No competitive application required.

Cycle Notes

Annual formula allocation. Funds arrive each fiscal year. Districts must spend within the allowed time period.

Grant Award Amount

Formula-based. Districts with larger enrollment receive more. Title IV-A can fund technology equipment, CS curriculum, and educator training. Most Louisiana districts receive enough to fund meaningful CS programs.

Allowable Purchases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Title IV-A buy STEM kits and coding tools?

Yes. Technology and computer science materials are explicitly allowable under Title IV-A's 'effective technology use' pillar.

Do we need to apply for Title IV-A?

No. It is a formula fund. All Louisiana districts receive it. Contact your federal programs coordinator.

Can Title IV-A pay for professional development?

Yes. Teacher training in technology and CS is an allowable Title IV-A expense.

Grant Support

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Curriculum alignment documents — Louisiana standards mapped to our kits
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Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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