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Title IV, Part A - Capacity Building Initiative

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School should be an inspiring, safe, and enriching place for every student. The Title IV, Part A (T4PA) Student Support and Academic Enrichment grant isn't just another funding line—it’s a strategic opportunity. Designed to meet the real, day-to-day needs of your students, this federal grant empowers districts to move beyond one-off purchases and build meaningful, high-impact programs.

 

Through T4PA, local educational agencies (LEAs) receive targeted funding to support three content areas:

Well-Rounded Educational Opportunities: Expanding access to subjects, programs, and experiences that spark curiosity and enrich learning for every student.

Safe and Healthy Students: Cultivating positive learning environments, supporting student well-being, and improving overall school climate.

Effective Use of Technology: Harnessing digital tools, training, and infrastructure to boost digital literacy and elevate academic outcomes.

 

Let’s turn these funds into transformative experiences for your schools.

 

 

 

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Step 1: Collaborative Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CCNA)

LEAs receiving at least $30,000 in Title IV, Part A funds must complete a comprehensive needs assessment that identifies local needs once every three years and keep documentation in case of an audit. LEAs receiving less than $30,000 are not required to complete a comprehensive needs assessment. Best Practice: LEAs should complete a comprehensive needs assessment annually to identify local needs and evaluate effectiveness of programs and activities.

Learn more about the CCNA process
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Step 2: Apply for funding in eGrants

Local education agencies (LEAs) may apply for funding annually by completing and submitting to TEA the ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application in eGrants to receive ESSA Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1 program allocations. LEAs can apply individually or participate in an ESC Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) to combine their funds.

Learn more about the Application Process
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Step 3: Program Development: Evidence-Based Activities/Objectives + Measurable Outcomes

Create a program description of the activities and programming that the LEA will carry out. LEAs receiving more than $30,000 are required to have activities in all 3 content areas. LEAs receiving less than $30,000 are only required to focus on one content area. The Objectives and Measurable Outcomes wll be reported annually to TEA in the Special Data Collection.

Learn more about Objectives and Measurable Outcomes (OMOs)
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Step 4: Allowable Activities and Use of Funds in the T4PA Content Areas

Each LEA must be able to maintain documentation regarding the allowability of expenditures. Traditional supplement, not supplant (SNS) rules apply. Therefore, it is important that LEAs understand state requirements in the three content areas before using their T4PA funds to ensure that an issue of supplant is not created. SNS rules do not allow federal funds to be used to meet a state mandate.

Learn more about Use of Funds and Allowable Activities
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Step 5: Evaluation & Reporting: Program Assurances

LEAs must agree to program assurances in the ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Application, Schedule PS3107: - prioritize the distribution of funds to schools served by the LEA, or consortium of such agencies; and - annually report to the TEA for inclusion in the LEA public reporting described in Title IV, Part A ESSA, section 4104(a)(2) and how it will periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the Title IV, Part A activities carried out based on such objectives and outcomes. [ESSA, section 4106(e)(1)(E)] - adhere to all internet safety requirements - certify, submit, and assure it meets compliance for the non-smoking policy for children's services

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Step 6: Compliance Report: Submit Schedule PR3107

Annually submit the ESSA Consolidated Federal Compliance Report (Schedule PR3107) regarding how funds for the Title IV, Part A, Subpart 1 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program, are being used to meet requirements.

Learn more about Compliance Reporting

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