Eligibility

Louisiana districts with special education students. IDEA Part B funds flow to all 69 Louisiana districts. Assistive technology and accessible STEM tools qualify.

Program Goals

Ensure students with disabilities have access to education and can make meaningful progress. IDEA funds can support accessible STEM and CS tools, assistive technology, and adaptive curriculum for students with IEPs.

Application and Distribution

Formula fund distributed by LDOE through the special education office. Spending must align with student IEPs and district special education plans. No competitive application.

Cycle Notes

Annual formula allocation tied to federal budget and state child count data.

Grant Award Amount

Formula-based on special education enrollment. All 69 Louisiana districts receive IDEA Part B funds. Accessible and adaptive technology purchases must be justified in student IEPs.

Allowable Purchases

Frequently Asked Questions

Can IDEA funds buy STEM kits for students with disabilities?

Yes, when the tools are documented in a student's IEP as needed for educational benefit.

Are there restrictions on who uses IDEA-funded tools?

IDEA-funded items must primarily serve students with disabilities as specified in their IEPs.

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 — Louisiana 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

Download the Forward Education Grant Guide

Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.