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​The United States of America
Federal Funding Opportunities for STEM Education

The LED American flag soldering kit is a hands-on STEM/CTE project that teaches electronics basics (like circuits, polarity, and soldering safety) while tying into patriotism—making it a strong fit for grants aimed at improving high school STEM access, workforce skills, and equitable education. Schools can use grant funds to buy kits in bulk for classrooms, as they're considered allowable expenses for equipment, supplies, or curriculum materials that enhance technical skills.

STEM / CTE Grant Eligible Item - American Flag LED Soldering Classroom Kit-
hands-on electronics project NGSS-aligned (Next Generation Science Standards).

Grant‑Eligible Classroom Kit: American Flag LED Soldering Project

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  • Hands‑on electronics kit, fully NGSS‑aligned (Next Generation Science Standards, adopted by 44 states + D.C.).

  • Eligible for Title I funding: supports high‑poverty schools with STEM materials so every student, especially low‑income, gets hands‑on experience.

  • Eligible for Perkins (CTE) funding: equips shop, electronics, and engineering classes with real tools and job‑ready projects.

  • Meets NGSS performance expectations (wave energy, engineering design, circuits, etc.).

  • Schools typically spend $50K–$500K+ annually on STEM/CTE kits—with Title I budgets.

 

Title I- Typical amount a single high school or district can spend on kits:

$50,000 – $500,000+ per school per year (varies by enrollment and poverty level). A school can easily buy 1,000–5,000 kits with their Title I budget.

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Perkins- Typical amount a single high school or district can spend on kits:

Districts get millions statewide; individual high schools typically receive $5,000 – $100,000+ per year for equipment/supplies. Many schools buy 200–1,000+ kits at a time with Perkins money.

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