Federal funding is the most common way to fund the purchase of ABC Music & Me:

Explore these links to find out more about possible federal funding sources:
Title I, Part A — Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies >>
Title I, Part A, provides financial assistance through State educational agencies (SEAs) to local educational agencies (LEAs) and public schools with high numbers or percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards.

Title 1: - Even Start >>
Even Start funds LEAs and community-based organizations (CBOs) to plan and coordinate services to help parents gain the skills needed to become full partners in the education of their young children.

Title I, Part B, Subpart 1 — Reading First >>
Reading First is designed to help school districts and states address the deficiencies in children’s ability to read and to ensure that every child can read at grade level or above by the end of third grade through the implementation of instructional programs and materials and professional development grounded in scientifically-based reading research.

Title I, Part B, Subpart 2 — Early Reading First >>
Early Reading First is designed to transform existing early education programs into centers of excellence that provide high-quality, early education to young children, especially those from low-income families. The overall purpose of the Early Reading First Program is to prepare young children to enter kindergarten with the necessary language, cognitive, and early reading skills to prevent reading difficulties and ensure school success.

Title III, Part A — English Language Acquisition: State Formula Grant Program >>
Title III, Part A, is designed to improve the education of limited English proficient (LEP) children and youths by helping them learn English and meet challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards. The program provides enhanced instructional opportunities for immigrant children and youths.

Title IV, Part B — 21st Century Community Learning Centers >>
The focus of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low performing schools. Academic enrichment activities and tutorial services are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading and math. In addition 21st CCLC programs provide youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, technology education programs, art, music and recreation programs, counseling and character education to enhance the academic component of the program.

Special Education (IDEA) — Grants to States >>
The Special Education, Grants to States program provides formula grants to states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico for helping school meet the needs of special education students.

For information about funding through your state, visit your state’s Dept. of Education, find it at:
http://www.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html?src=gu

For a list of Private Foundation Grants that may be used for early childhood literacy programs:
Download our list of Private Foundation Grants

For "Grantwriting Tips," visit:
www.schoolgrants.org
www.foundationcenter.org
www.grantwrangler.com
www.schoolfundingcenter.info

General federal Department of Education information can be found at:
U.S. Department of Education Web Site
U.S. Department of Education Funding Overview
U.S. Department of Education Forecast of Funding Opportunities
The Federal Index of Grants