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Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs

U.S. Department of Education

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

Formula grants to school districts to help students in high-poverty schools meet challenging academic standards through supplemental instruction, professional development, and family engagement.

Grant Summary

Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs is a U.S. Department of Education grant providing $50K to $100M for k12 school, school district, charter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

k-12 educationlow-income studentsacademic achievement

Eligibility

k12 schoolschool districtcharternonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$50K$100M

Deadline

Formula / non-competitive

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs from U.S. Department of Education, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Department of Education before the deadline.
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Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs?

Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs is offered by U.S. Department of Education and is generally open to k12 school, school district, charter, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs provide?

Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs provides between $50K and $100M per award from U.S. Department of Education. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs deadline?

Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. Department of Education, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs?

To apply for Title I Part A — Improving Basic Programs, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Department of Education.