Ways to Fund Elmer Suite

Schools and districts have more funding options than they realize. Here are the most common ways our partners fund their Elmer Suite implementation.

Federal Funding Sources

Federal Grants & Programs

These federal programs can fund technology tools that support tiered intervention, student safety, and data-driven decision making.

Title I, Part A

Improving Basic Programs
Funds programs and tools that help disadvantaged students meet academic standards. Elmer Suite's data walls, intervention tracking, and progress monitoring directly support Title I goals.

Eligible uses:

  • Intervention tracking
  • Data analysis tools
  • Progress monitoring
  • MTSS infrastructure

Title II, Part A

Supporting Effective Instruction
Funds professional development and technology that improves instruction quality. Elmer Suite's meeting management, data literacy tools, and teacher dashboards qualify.

Eligible uses:

  • DataDay meetings
  • Teacher training
  • Data-driven PD
  • Collaborative planning tools

Title IV, Part A

Student Support & Academic Enrichment
Supports safe and healthy students, effective use of technology, and well-rounded education. Hall Monitor, PBIS tracking, and the Communication Hub align directly.

Eligible uses:

  • Hall Monitor
  • PBIS behavior tracking
  • School safety tools
  • Communication systems

IDEA (Part B)

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Funds special education services and supports. Elmer Suite's IEP/504 management, compliance tracking, and accommodation monitoring are direct IDEA applications.

Eligible uses:

  • IEP/504 case management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Progress monitoring
  • Accommodation documentation

Temporary

ESSER / ARP Funds

Emergency Relief & Recovery
Remaining pandemic relief funds can be applied to technology that addresses learning loss and student wellbeing. Check your state's remaining allocation and deadline.

Eligible uses:

  • MTSS infrastructure
  • Social-emotional supports
  • Intervention tools
  • Data systems

State

State MTSS / PBIS Grants

State-Specific Programs
Many states offer dedicated funding for MTSS implementation, PBIS adoption, and school climate improvement. Contact us for guidance on your state's specific programs.

Eligible uses:

  • Varies by state — contact us for a customized funding analysis

Getting Started

Tips for Securing Funding

  1. Align to your improvement plan
    Tie Elmer Suite directly to goals in your School Improvement Plan or District Strategic Plan. Reviewers want to see how the tool advances documented priorities.

  2. Use multiple funding sources
    Different parts of Elmer Suite align to different grants. Hall Monitor may fit Title IV, while IEP/504 fits IDEA, and data walls fit Title I. Splitting costs across grants is common and encouraged.

  3. Document current costs
    Calculate what you're spending today on paper-based tracking, multiple software tools, and staff time preparing for meetings. The ROI case writes itself.

  4. Ask us for help
    We've helped dozens of districts navigate the funding process. We can provide justification letters, ROI estimates, and alignment documentation tailored to your grant application.

Need help finding the right funding?

Our team can help you identify funding sources and build the justification. No obligation — just a conversation.