Title I Part A - Improving Basic Programs
Eligibility
Tennessee public schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families automatically receive Title I funding. Schools work with their district's Title I coordinator to access funds.
Program Goals
Title I Part A is the largest federal K-12 education program, providing formula funds to help schools serving high-poverty populations improve student achievement. Funds support a wide range of programs including additional instructional staff, extended learning time, STEM materials, and professional development.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Title I is a formula grant — schools do not apply competitively. Districts receive annual allocations based on poverty data. Contact your school's Title I coordinator or district office to discuss how to use Title I funds for STEM and technology programs.
Cycle Notes
Annual formula allocation. Tennessee receives Title I funds each year through the TDOE. Contact your district's Title I coordinator to plan spending.
Grant Award Amount
Formula-based. Tennessee receives hundreds of millions in Title I funds annually. Individual school allocations depend on poverty concentration and district size.
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 to design solutions to 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 Tennessee schools receive Title I funding?
Public schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families. Contact your district office to confirm eligibility.
Can Title I funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Title I funds can support STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the school's Title I plan and instructional goals. Document alignment.
How do Tennessee schools access Title I funds?
Contact your school's Title I coordinator or district Title I director. Funds are planned through the annual Title I school plan.
How much Title I funding does Tennessee receive?
Tennessee receives hundreds of millions annually. Individual school amounts depend on poverty concentration.
How can Forward Education help Title I schools?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and pricing letters that support Title I funding proposals for STEM programs.
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 — Tennessee 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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