Title I, Part A — Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies (Indiana)
Eligibility
All Indiana public school districts and schools with concentrations of students from low-income families receive Title I, Part A formula funds. Funds are allocated based on the number of students from low-income families. Title I schools — those with a high proportion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch — receive targeted allocations. Funds can support instructional materials, technology, curriculum, and professional development at eligible Indiana Title I schools.
Program Goals
Title I, Part A is the largest federal K-12 education funding program in the United States. Indiana receives hundreds of millions in Title I funding annually, distributed to school districts based on low-income student populations. Title I funds can be used for instructional materials, technology tools, curriculum, and teacher professional development at eligible Indiana Title I schools. Computer science and AI literacy programs that serve high-need Indiana students are allowable uses when aligned to the school's Title I plan. Contact your district's Title I coordinator to understand how Title I funds are allocated and available at your school.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Title I, Part A funds flow to Indiana school districts through the annual ESEA application process administered by IDOE. Schools do not apply competitively — funds are allocated by formula. Contact your district's Title I coordinator or the IDOE Title I office to understand how funds are allocated to your school and what purchases are allowable under your district's Title I plan.
Cycle Notes
Title I, Part A funds are allocated annually through the ESEA/ESSA federal funding process. There is no competitive application — funds flow by formula. Indiana districts receive allocations each fall for the current school year. Contact your district's Title I coordinator for your school's current Title I allocation and allowable expenditure categories.
Grant Award Amount
Indiana school districts collectively receive hundreds of millions in Title I, Part A funds annually. Individual school allocations depend on the number of low-income students enrolled. Contact your district's Title I coordinator or the IDOE Title I office for your school's current allocation amount.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — allowable Title I purchase for Indiana high-need schools building CS programs aligned to NLPS 4565
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy tools for Indiana Title I schools meeting NLPS 4565 graduation requirements
- Coding for Good Kit — CS curriculum for Indiana Title I students building foundational coding skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Indiana Title I schools use Title I funds for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Title I funds can support instructional materials, technology, and curriculum at eligible Indiana Title I schools when purchases align to the school's Title I plan and serve high-need students. Document alignment before purchasing.
How do Indiana schools access Title I, Part A funds?
Contact your district's Title I coordinator. Funds flow by formula to Indiana districts — there is no competitive application process.
Can Title I funds be used for CS curriculum and AI literacy tools?
Yes, when aligned to the school's Title I improvement plan and serving high-need students. CS and AI literacy programs that address academic gaps for low-income Indiana students are a strong fit.
How much Title I funding does Indiana receive?
Indiana receives hundreds of millions in Title I funds annually. Individual school allocations depend on the number of low-income students enrolled. Contact your district's Title I coordinator for your school's allocation.
How can Forward Education help Indiana Title I schools?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, pricing letters for Title I purchasing, and letters of support. Our kits meet Indiana CS standards and serve high-need students. Contact us before purchasing.
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 — Indiana 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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