Title I Part A - Improving Basic Programs
Eligibility
SC public schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families automatically receive Title I funding.
Program Goals
Title I Part A is the largest federal K-12 program, providing formula funds to high-poverty schools to improve student achievement. STEM materials, technology, and instructional improvements are fundable when aligned to the school's Title I plan.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Formula grant. Contact your school Title I coordinator or district office.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation through SCDE.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based. SC receives hundreds of millions in Title I annually.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Which SC schools receive Title I?
Public schools with high poverty concentrations. Contact your district office.
Can Title I fund STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Tools aligned to the school Title I plan and instructional goals are allowable.
How do SC schools access Title I?
Contact your Title I coordinator or district Title I director.
How much does SC receive in Title I?
Hundreds of millions annually. Individual amounts vary by school.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and pricing letters for Title I proposals.
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 — South Carolina 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.
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