Federal Grants & Programs
These federal programs can fund technology tools that support tiered intervention, student safety, and data-driven decision making.
Federal

Title I, Part A

Improving Basic Programs

Funds programs and tools that help disadvantaged students meet academic standards. Elmer Suite's data walls, intervention tracking, and progress monitoring directly support Title I goals.

Eligible uses:
Intervention tracking, data analysis tools, progress monitoring, MTSS infrastructure
Federal

Title II, Part A

Supporting Effective Instruction

Funds professional development and technology that improves instruction quality. Elmer Suite's meeting management, data literacy tools, and teacher dashboards qualify.

Eligible uses:
DataDay meetings, teacher training, data-driven PD, collaborative planning tools
Federal

Title IV, Part A

Student Support & Academic Enrichment

Supports safe and healthy students, effective use of technology, and well-rounded education. Hall Monitor, PBIS tracking, and the Communication Hub align directly.

Eligible uses:
Hall Monitor, PBIS behavior tracking, school safety tools, communication systems
Federal

IDEA (Part B)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Funds special education services and supports. Elmer Suite's IEP/504 management, compliance tracking, and accommodation monitoring are direct IDEA applications.

Eligible uses:
IEP/504 case management, compliance tracking, progress monitoring, accommodation documentation
Temporary

ESSER / ARP Funds

Emergency Relief & Recovery

Remaining pandemic relief funds can be applied to technology that addresses learning loss and student wellbeing. Check your state's remaining allocation and deadline.

Eligible uses:
MTSS infrastructure, social-emotional supports, intervention tools, data systems
State

State MTSS / PBIS Grants

State-Specific Programs

Many states offer dedicated funding for MTSS implementation, PBIS adoption, and school climate improvement. Contact us for guidance on your state's specific programs.

Eligible uses:
Varies by state — contact us for a customized funding analysis
Tips for Securing Funding
1

Align to your improvement plan

Tie Elmer Suite directly to goals in your School Improvement Plan or District Strategic Plan. Reviewers want to see how the tool advances documented priorities.

2

Use multiple funding sources

Different parts of Elmer Suite align to different grants. Hall Monitor may fit Title IV, while IEP/504 fits IDEA, and data walls fit Title I. Splitting costs across grants is common and encouraged.

3

Document current costs

Calculate what you're spending today on paper-based tracking, multiple software tools, and staff time preparing for meetings. The ROI case writes itself.

4

Ask us for help

We've helped dozens of districts navigate the funding process. We can provide justification letters, ROI estimates, and alignment documentation tailored to your grant application.

Need help finding the right funding?

Our team can help you identify funding sources and build the justification. No obligation — just a conversation.

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