Ashaware — the world's first Afrocentric K–12 AI learning platform — is eligible for purchase through multiple federal funding streams. This guide helps school administrators, curriculum directors, and non-profit leaders identify the right funding source for their organization.
Ashaware is an approved vendor on the Choice Partners National Purchasing Cooperative — a federally compliant purchasing cooperative operating under EDGAR / 2 CFR Part 200.
This means schools, districts, universities, municipalities, and non-profits across the United States can purchase Ashaware without going through a separate competitive bid process. The procurement work has already been done.
Get Your Quote Choice PartnersK-12 Schools & Districts — purchase directly, no bid
Colleges & Universities — eligible institutions
Municipalities & Housing Authorities — Choice Partners eligible
Non-Profit Organizations — with educational mission
EDGAR / 2 CFR 200 compliant — required for federal fund use
Each of the following 18 federal programs can be used to purchase Ashaware subscriptions for schools, districts, institutions, and eligible organizations. For each program, the Ashaware-specific alignment and allowable use rationale is provided — ready to include in your grant application or procurement documentation.
Title I funds are allocated to schools with high percentages of students from low-income families. The goal is to close achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to high-quality education. Funds can be used for instructional materials, curriculum, and supplemental learning programs.
Title IV-A is one of the most flexible federal funding streams. It supports three areas: well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology. EdTech platforms, curriculum tools, and AI-powered learning programs are explicitly eligible purchases.
Title II-A funds are focused on improving teacher and principal effectiveness, including through professional development, training, and instructional resources that raise the quality of classroom instruction.
Title III supports language instruction programs for English Learners and immigrant students. Culturally relevant content that connects to students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds is eligible, as is content that improves academic outcomes for diverse student populations.
Several states have passed legislation mandating Afrocentric or ethnic studies curriculum. Districts in these states have dedicated budget allocations — and in some cases direct state grants — specifically for curriculum and tools that satisfy these mandates.
IDEA funds support differentiated instruction and supplemental tools that serve students with disabilities. Platforms with built-in differentiation — multiple reading levels, adaptive content — are eligible when they serve the IEP goals of students with learning differences.
Head Start and Early Head Start programs serve children from birth to age 5 in low-income families. Culturally relevant curriculum and family engagement tools are explicit priorities of the Head Start program, which operates through the Administration for Children and Families.
Title IV-B funds support community learning centers that provide academic enrichment programs outside school hours, including after-school, weekend, and summer programs. Non-profit organizations, libraries, community organizations, and housing authorities can apply.
Supports migratory students whose education may be disrupted by family mobility, including children of agricultural workers and others who move frequently. Focuses on continuity of learning and cultural identity support for students transitioning into new school communities.
Supports programs that prevent dropout and assist youth returning from correctional, juvenile justice, or alternative education settings. Focuses on resilience, identity development, mentoring, and re-engagement strategies for students at risk of disengagement from school.
The Stronger Connections Grant supports initiatives that strengthen school safety, mental health supports, and positive school climate. Grants are awarded to LEAs with the highest need and are focused on student connection, belonging, and mental wellness — including evidence-based SEL programs.
Provides funding to support students experiencing homelessness — including those in shelters, doubled-up housing, motels, or unsheltered situations. Focuses on belonging, stability, and academic continuity for students experiencing housing instability.
REAP provides flexible funding for small rural school districts that may not qualify for other federal programs due to size or population. Impact Aid supports districts serving federally connected students — including military families and students on federal lands. Both programs allow flexible use for instructional materials and curriculum.
The FCC's E-Rate program provides discounts to schools and libraries for internet access, telecommunications, and eligible digital learning services. It is particularly valuable for rural and high-poverty districts with limited technology budgets.
The NSF STEM K-12 program funds fundamental, applied, and translational research advancing STEM teaching and learning. In 2025, NSF explicitly refocused the program on artificial intelligence as a Trump administration education priority — making AI-powered learning tools the primary qualifying hook for new proposals.
ITEST funds projects that increase student awareness of STEM careers, motivate students to pursue STEM pathways, and provide technology-rich learning experiences. The program specifically targets underrepresented populations and technology-focused career preparation. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, for-profits, and state governments.
The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act provides formula grants to states for career and technical education programs. Perkins V (2018) expanded eligibility for CTE programs to include career exploration, work-based learning, and technology integration. Funds flow from states to local educational agencies and CTE programs.
Multiple private funders have made AI education and STEM access for underrepresented students their 2025–2026 priority. F5's STEM Education and AI Grants specifically fund nonprofits building AI learning pipelines for women and girls of color. The Society for Science STEM Action Grants fund community organizations expanding STEM access for underrepresented populations.
The current federal administration has used "DEI" as a label to scrutinize certain school programs. Here is how to confidently frame Ashaware purchases in grant applications and procurement documentation.
The Trump administration's February 2025 Dear Colleague Letter targeted race-based preferences in admissions, hiring, and program access — not factual historical education or culturally relevant curriculum. Educational, cultural, and historical observances are explicitly permitted. Ashaware is a curriculum and technology tool, not a race-preference program. Use the language below when documenting your purchase.
"This platform provides AI-generated, standards-aligned instructional content across 11 subject areas, adapted to 8 reading levels from Kindergarten through Higher Education. It supports accurate historical education, evidence-based culturally relevant pedagogy as described in the research of Ladson-Billings (1995) and Gay (2000), and measurable improvement in student engagement and academic achievement for underserved student populations. Content is curriculum-mapped to [state] standards and purchased through the Choice Partners National Purchasing Cooperative (EDGAR / 2 CFR 200 compliant)."
"Ashaware is an AI-powered educational technology platform that delivers personalized, differentiated instructional content across multiple subjects and reading levels. It supports the effective use of technology as required under ESSA Title IV-A, including AI-generated lesson plans, reading-level adaptation from Kindergarten through Higher Education, and curriculum standards mapping. It is purchased through the Choice Partners cooperative in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200."
"Our organization will use Ashaware to deliver supplemental educational programming that addresses documented achievement gaps among the students we serve. The platform provides 400,000+ standards-aligned lesson plans across 11 subject areas, adapted to 8 reading levels, and includes interactive mathematics programming rooted in African mathematical traditions. Students receive accurate, historically grounded content that improves academic engagement, reading comprehension, and numeracy outcomes."
Whether you are a school administrator, curriculum director, or non-profit program manager, here is the straightforward path to purchasing Ashaware with federal funds.
Use this guide to identify which federal program applies to your organization. Most K-12 districts qualify for Title I and Title IV-A. Non-profits should look at 21st CCLC. Early learning programs should explore Head Start funds.
Verify that your organization qualifies to purchase through the Choice Partners cooperative. Schools, districts, universities, municipalities, libraries, and non-profits are all eligible. Visit choicepartners.org or contact us to confirm.
Contact Ashaware at wsalmon@ashaware.com to receive a formal quote that references the Choice Partners cooperative contract number — the documentation your purchasing or finance team needs to process the order under federal funds.
Copy the application language from the section above to document your purchase in your grant application, Title I plan, or district budget request. Use the technology and differentiated instruction framing for 2025–2026 applications.
Before submitting your procurement request, book a live demo of the Ashaware platform. Seeing the lesson viewer, reading-level adaptation, and math games live makes approval easier at every level — principal, curriculum director, school board.
Ashaware offers flexible plans for every type of organization. All plans include full access to 400,000+ AI-generated lesson plans, 11 subjects, and 8 reading levels.
All plans available through Choice Partners — no competitive bid required for eligible US institutions
Contact us to receive a formal quote referencing the Choice Partners cooperative contract number — everything your finance team needs to process a federally funded purchase.
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