The Friendzy program adds tremendous value to a classroom, school, or community—and you can get help paying for it. Public and private organizations have taken note of the research that supports our founding principle that character-building is essential to a well-rounded education.
Getting started with federal and state funding is easier than you think. Friendzy’s character education program aligns with allowable services for students, teachers, and parents—making it an eligible option for grant funding in both public and non-public schools. Explore how your school could qualify to bring Friendzy to your students at little to no cost.
This federal grant provides additional funding to schools—especially non-public schools—that serve a high percentage of low-income or at-risk students. It helps ensure all children meet academic standards by supporting programs that offer instructional services, mentoring, counseling, family engagement, and character development.
This federal grant provides funding to public schools with a high percentage of low-income or at-risk students to help all children meet rigorous academic standards. Schools can use funds to support programs like Friendzy that provide early intervention services, professional development, and character-building resources for students, staff, and families.
This federal grant helps prepare, train, and retain high-quality educators to improve student achievement. Public schools receive funds directly through their local education agency (LEA), while private schools access Title II services through equitable support provided by the LEA. Friendzy’s professional development offerings align with allowable uses of Title II funds for both sectors, helping educators build the skills needed to foster student success and a positive school climate.
This federal grant applies to both public and eligible non-public (private) schools. Public schools receive funds directly through their Local Education Agency (LEA), while private schools access services through equitable services provided by the LEA after meaningful consultation. Friendzy aligns with Title IV by supporting well-rounded education, safe and healthy school environments, and improved instructional practices.
Note: Non-public schools do not receive direct funding. Instead, they benefit from secular, neutral, and non-ideological services delivered by the LEA, such as character education programs, anti-bullying resources, trauma-informed training, and school climate tools.
This federal program provides funding to ensure students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment. Both public and eligible non-public schools can benefit through equitable services provided by the Local Education Agency (LEA). Friendzy aligns with IDEA Part B by offering evidence-based tools and training that support the character-building development of students with disabilities, while promoting inclusive, supportive learning environments for all learners.
Note: Funding options can vary for public and faith-based schools. We can help answer questions about what options will work for your school. Check out the resources below, or give us a call!
We’re here to support you every step of the way—start by exploring these helpful resources to better understand the funding process and how to secure grants for Friendzy at your school.
Ready to bring Friendzy to your school or classroom—with the help of funding? We’re here to make that process simple and achievable.
Many public and non-public schools qualify for federal and state funding that covers character education and professional development programs like Friendzy. Whether you’re applying for Title funds, IDEA support, or tapping into local grants, our team can guide you step by step
A Friendzy funding specialist will walk you through which grants you may be eligible for and how to apply—so you can focus on helping students thrive.
Schools often use general funds, operating budgets, and grants. Your district or school might already have funds available for character development programs, so you might want to check with your district office as a first step. If no district funds are available, educators often use money from community sources, private companies and foundations, or federal funds.
It’s impossible to say with certainty that a specific fund will cover our programs in every instance. However, educators have had success funding our programs with money from:
TITLE I FUNDING
TITLE II FUNDING
TITLE IV FUNDING
IDEA: INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
REAP: RURAL EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
ESSA FUNDING APPROXIMATE TIMELINE-
CARES ACT/ EANS FUNDING
Yes! Educators have had success funding Friendzy from community organizations, companies, and foundations.
Yes! The Essential Educator Toolkit included in the Friendzy program provides administrators with resources and guidance on how to conduct program evaluations. It includes options for self-reporting and informal assessments.
Additionally, schools can choose to incorporate the Insights assessment package into their Friendzy programming. This package features a normed direct assessment, detailed multi-point reports, and personalized data insights from a Friendzy program expert.
