Unlocking Title Funds for STEM

As the school year winds down and planning for the next begins, now is the perfect time to check in on your school or district’s Title I and Title IV funds — and how they can support hands-on STEM learning with Strawbees.

If you're interested in getting Strawbees, here’s a simple guide to help you understand the process, see if funds are still available, and make the case to bring engaging, creative STEM tools into your classroom.

What Are Title I and Title IV Funds?

Title I, Part A
Designed to support schools with high percentages of students from low-income families.

The goal: help all students meet challenging state academic standards.

How Strawbees fits: Title I funds can be used for supplemental educational materials and STEM enrichment that increases student achievement and engagement.

Title IV, Part A (SSAE - Student Support and Academic Enrichment)
Focused on three key areas:

• Well-rounded education (including STEM and the arts)

• Safe and healthy students

• Effective use of technology

How Strawbees fits: Strawbees supports STEM, coding, and creative problem-solving — plus we offer teacher support and tech integration (with micro:bit or without!).

How to Check If Funds Are Available

Funds are managed at the district level, but here are steps you can take:

1. Ask Your Admin Team or Federal Programs Contact

   • Start with your principal, STEM or curriculum coordinator, or your district’s Title I/IV contact. Ask: “Are there any unspent Title I or Title IV funds available for STEM or enrichment tools?”

2. Check End-of-Year or Budget Planning Timelines

   • Many districts are wrapping up budgets or allocating next year's funds in late spring to early summer.

   • Some may have carryover funds from last year or be spending down before June 30 deadlines.

3. Look for District Priorities That Match Strawbees

   • STEM equity, engagement, afterschool enrichment, creative tech use — Strawbees supports them all. 

   • If your district has a STEM initiative or focus on improving student engagement, Strawbees can help achieve those goals.

   • If you're needing curriculum alignment, visit our curriculum alignment page to find out how Strawbees meets curriculum standards.

How to Make the Case for Strawbees

Once you’ve confirmed funds might be available, use this simple pitch:

• Strawbees supports academic achievement with hands-on, standards-aligned STEM activities.

• It offers low-barrier coding and robotics with or without screens — perfect for beginners.

• It’s designed to be used across subjects and grade levels — maximizing your investment.

• Our full product offering includes ready-made lessons via Strawbees Classroom, professional learning, and classroom kits that stretch your budget. 

• Strawbees is eligible under Title I (supplemental academic materials) and Title IV (STEM, tech, and PD).

You can also request a quote or book a meeting with our team and allow us to help with your funding request.

Next Steps

• Check in with your admin or federal funds contact

• Align Strawbees with school or district goals

• Reach out to us for more help in getting the best deal possible for your district

• Use our Justification Text Email template [238MB] to make your case

Don’t let your federal funds go unused. Title I and IV dollars can unlock creative, accessible STEM learning in your classroom — and Strawbees is here to help make it happen.