Interested in using Swivl solutions in your organization but lacking budget or unsure if our tools qualify for your existing federal program funds? In this article, you will find funding opportunities to acquire our reflective tools.
Title I, II, and IV
Regular funding sources available annually include federal Title programs. All of these programs have deadlines that vary state by state, district by district, so it’s important to check with your district or local agency to learn when yours are. Title I provides financial assistance to districts and local education agencies with high percentages of children from low-income families to ensure all children regardless of means have access to a high quality education. Title II works with states and local education agencies and is intended to support teachers, principals, and other school leaders to improve the overall quality of instruction. Title III supports language instruction programs for English Learners and immigrant students, helping districts build the resources and structures needed for ELs to achieve English proficiency alongside their peers. And finally, Title IV aims to provide all students access to a “well-rounded education” consisting of improvement to school conditions, use of technology, and digital literacy.
Title I
Title I provides financial assistance to districts and local education agencies with high percentages of children from low-income families to ensure all children, regardless of means, have access to a high quality education. Swivl is a strong Title I investment because its tools are designed to close gaps, not widen them. AI-generated formative assessment gives teachers faster, clearer insight into student progress — so they can direct their time and energy toward the students who need the most support. Hardware enables effective observations and small group instruction without requiring additional co-teachers or support staff to be scheduled in, making differentiated support more accessible even in under-resourced schools. And because Swivl’s solutions work across web, mobile, and standalone hardware, they’re a flexible fit for a wide range of school environments and learner needs.
Title II
Title II works with states and local education agencies to support teachers, principals, and other school leaders in improving the overall quality of instruction. Swivl directly serves this mission: data generated by M2, Swivl Robot, and Reflectivity helps teachers identify shifts in their own practice quickly, enabling them to self-serve their professional development rather than waiting on formal coaching cycles. For school leaders, admin dashboards provide visibility into instructional trends across classrooms, making it easier to target support, align professional learning, and narrow gaps in mentorship and coaching resources. Swivl also offers personalized onboarding and ongoing training, so teachers build genuine fluency with the tools — not just surface-level adoption.
Title III
Title III supports language instruction programs for English Learners and immigrant students, providing districts with funds to help ELs achieve English proficiency and meet the same academic standards as their peers. M2 is a natural fit for Title III investment: in the classroom, it gives teachers real-time and post-lesson feedback on their instruction while offering on-demand supports like translations, connections, and in-ear explanations for multiple learners simultaneously — reducing the need to restructure schedules or pull students from instruction for additional support. Because M2 seamlessly facilitates whole-class and small group instruction, ELs can participate fully alongside their peers rather than being singled out, fostering the kind of collaboration, mutual understanding, and inclusive classroom culture that Title III aims to build. As students engage in verbal reflection assignments, the repeated practice of speaking and recording their thinking gives ELs a low-stakes way to build pronunciation and oral fluency over time — gains that compound with daily use. Those same reflections give educators ongoing, low-lift evidence of student understanding, making it easier to monitor progress and deliver targeted support. At the program level, administrators can use the dashboard to define and align values, methods, and curriculum across the organization, ensuring implementation stays consistent with Title III intent from classroom to district.
Title IV
Title IV aims to provide all students access to a well-rounded education through improvement to school conditions, expanded use of technology, and stronger digital literacy. Swivl’s suite of tools addresses all three: combining AI, hardware, and software to create richer learning experiences across subjects and settings, both in and outside the classroom. For school climate and conditions, Swivl solutions give administrators and counselors a proactive tool for promoting positive behavior — offering students structured ways to check in, reduce anxiety, and build mindfulness as part of their daily routine. The tools are customizable for every type of learner and available across web, mobile, and standalone hardware platforms, making them a scalable investment for districts looking to modernize instruction without creating new dependencies on screens or fragile tech stacks.
USDA rural development
A lesser known grant program for rural districts through USDA’s Rural Development department ensures rural educators and students have equitable access to federal programs in their regions. This grant program requires a 15% match and eligible purchases include: audio, video, and interactive video equipment, hardware, software, and instructional tools for distance education. The deadline to apply occurs annually, typically in April, and funds can be exercised for up to three years.
Summary: How Swivl qualifies
Multi-format availability — Standalone hardware, web, and mobile options fit a wide variety of school environments
MTSS & formative assessment — Research-backed metacognitive and cognitive strategies built in across student and teacher workflows
Flexible instruction — Hardware supports whole and small group instruction without adding staff or restructuring schedules
English Learner support — On-demand translations, in-ear explanations, and verbal reflection practice build language proficiency and classroom inclusion without pulling students from instruction
Professional development — Teachers can self-serve their own PD, reducing total dependence on coaching and mentorship resources
PBIS — Proactive tools for administrators and counselors to support positive behavior, check-ins, and student wellness
Customizable for all learners — Adaptable for every learner type, used in a wide range of in- and out-of-classroom activities
Training & support included — Personalized onboarding ensures teachers derive real, lasting value from the tools
To experience Swivl’s suite of offerings before committing your funds, or gain assistance in finding a state or local grant program that your organization qualifies for, get in touch with us for a free consultation and an opportunity to try our solutions before you buy.