Funding Resources

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.

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Eligible Funding Sources

Title IV-A (SSAE)

Student Support and Academic Enrichment

Title IV-A funds well-rounded education initiatives, including STEM, computer science, and technology programs. Clever Games fits squarely into these categories.

Eligible Categories
STEM and technology education
Well-rounded education programs
Effective use of technology

21st CCLC

21st Century Community Learning Centers

The largest federal funding source for afterschool programs in the country. Clever Games qualifies as both a technology enrichment and academic enhancement program.

Eligible Categories
Afterschool enrichment
Technology and STEM
Student academic achievement

ASES

After School Education and Safety

California state funding for afterschool and expanded learning programs. Clever Games meets the educational enrichment requirement with room to spare.

Eligible Categories
Expanded learning programs
Educational enrichment
Technology literacy

CTE / Perkins V

Career and Technical Education

Perkins V supports career exploration in technology, game development, and AI. All of these are core components of the Clever Games curriculum.

Eligible Categories
Career exploration in technology
Project-based learning
Digital media and design

ESSER / ARP

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief

Remaining ESSER funds can be used for evidence-based learning recovery programs that focus on student engagement and technology skills.

Eligible Categories
Learning recovery programs
Student engagement
Technology investments

ELO-P

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

California funding to provide before school, afterschool, and summer school enrichment programs for TK-6 students. Clever Games fits the hands-on learning requirement.

Eligible Categories
Expanded learning programs
Summer enrichment
Hands-on learning

We Help You Apply

Our team provides ready-to-use documentation to strengthen your grant applications.

Standards alignment documentation (CSTA, ISTE, Common Core)
Program outcomes and engagement metrics templates
COPPA and FERPA compliance certification
Sample grant language and program descriptions
Budget templates with per-pupil cost breakdowns
Letters of support from our Afterschool.org partnership (utilizing a student-staffing model developed by Student Hires)

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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