Illinois · Federal Formula Fund

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Funding

Formula-based

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

Annual formula allocation

Level of Gov't

Federal — US Dept of Education via ISBE

Eligibility

All Illinois public school districts. Federal formula funds for special education in Illinois. STEM tools supporting inclusive learning are allowable when documented in IEPs.

Program Goals

Federal formula funds for special education in Illinois. STEM tools supporting inclusive learning are allowable when documented in IEPs.

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Application and Distribution

Formula grant. Contact your district federal programs coordinator.

Cycle Notes

Annual formula allocation through ISBE.

Grant Award Amount

Formula-based. Individual district amounts vary.

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
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Illinois schools use IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for STEM?

Yes. Federal formula funds for special education in Illinois. STEM tools supporting inclusive learning are allowable when documented in IEPs.

How much does IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provide?

Formula-based. Amounts vary by district.

How do Illinois schools access these funds?

Contact your district federal programs coordinator. Annual formula allocation.

What can the funds purchase?

STEM materials, coding tools, and curriculum when aligned to program goals.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents and pricing letters for grant applications.

Grant Support

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 — Illinois 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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