Title IV, Part A (SSAE)
Student Support and Academic Enrichment
A flexible block grant for three areas: a well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology.
How to access it: Teachers do not apply to the U.S. Department of Education. Ask your district's federal programs office how the district plans to use these funds and how to propose an activity.
- Federal agency
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
- State / local administration
- State education agency subgrants to districts by formula.
- Intended beneficiaries
- All students in participating districts.
- Eligible applicants
- School districts via the state.
- Funding mechanism
- Formula funding — Allocated through established federal and state formulas — districts receive it automatically when eligible; no open competition.
- Automatic or competitive
- Formula subgrants to districts; larger allocations must be spread across the three areas based on a needs assessment.
- Application process
- Ask your district how its Title IV-A needs assessment sets priorities.
- Current status
- Ongoing formula programme
- Funding year
- Federal fiscal year 2026 funds, used mainly in school year 2026–27. Allocation amounts are set each year — confirm yours with your state agency or district.
What this funding could pay for
Potential uses only. Whether a cost is allowable depends on current federal rules, your state's requirements and your district's plan. Confirm with your district or state before spending.
STEM, arts, music and other well-rounded education activities.
School-based mental health and student wellbeing programmes.
Safe and healthy school climate activities.
Effective use of technology and related training.
Check: There is a cap on how much may be spent on technology infrastructure — check current guidance.
Educational experiences linked to well-rounded education.
Check: Must connect to the district's needs assessment and plan.