How to Fund Clever Games
Great programs deserve funding, and Clever Games qualifies under more grant programs than you might expect. We make it easy by providing the documentation you need to apply.
Eligible Funding Sources
Title IV-A (SSAE)
Title IV-A funds well-rounded education initiatives, including STEM, computer science, and technology programs. Clever Games fits squarely into these categories.
21st CCLC
The largest federal funding source for afterschool programs in the country. Clever Games qualifies as both a technology enrichment and academic enhancement program.
ASES
California state funding for afterschool and expanded learning programs. Clever Games meets the educational enrichment requirement with room to spare.
CTE / Perkins V
Perkins V supports career exploration in technology, game development, and AI. All of these are core components of the Clever Games curriculum.
ESSER / ARP
Remaining ESSER funds can be used for evidence-based learning recovery programs that focus on student engagement and technology skills.
ELO-P
California funding to provide before school, afterschool, and summer school enrichment programs for TK-6 students. Clever Games fits the hands-on learning requirement.
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Our team provides ready-to-use documentation to strengthen your grant applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Clever Games be funded through Title IV-A?
Yes. Title IV-A provides well-rounded education funding that covers STEM, technology, and computer science programs. Clever Games qualifies under all three categories.
Does Clever Games qualify for 21st CCLC funding?
Yes. Clever Games qualifies as a technology enrichment and academic enhancement program, both of which are eligible under 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding.
Can ASES funds be used for Clever Games?
Yes. California ASES funds can be used for educational enrichment programs that include technology literacy, which is exactly what Clever Games provides.
What documentation do you provide for grant applications?
We provide standards alignment docs, compliance certifications, sample grant language, budget templates with per-pupil breakdowns, and letters of support from our Afterschool.org partnership (utilizing a student-staffing model developed by Student Hires).
Will your team help us write the grant application?
We provide all the documentation and program descriptions you need. While we cannot write applications on your behalf, our grants team is happy to review your drafts and provide feedback.
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