Education for Homeless Children and Youth

CFDA 84.196 FORMULA GRANTS

Program Objectives

To ensure that all homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education available to other children, the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program provides assistance to States to: (1) establish or designate an Office of Coordinator for Education of Homeless Children and Youths; (2) develop and carry out a State plan for the education of homeless children; and (3) make subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to support the education of those children.

Who Can Benefit

Homeless children and youth in elementary and secondary schools (and homeless preschool children and their parents benefit.

Financial Information

Award Amounts

FY23 est: Range: $322,500- $14,556,590; Average: $2,410,453.

Program Funding

(Formula Grants) FY 23$129,000,000.00; FY 24 est $128,736,060.00; FY 25 est $129,000,000.00; FY 22$114,000,000.00; FY 21$106,500,000.00; FY 20$101,500,000.00; FY 19$93,500,000.00; FY 18$85,000,000.00; FY 17$77,000,000.00; FY 16$70,000,000.00; -

Program Recipients (FY2023)

Made grants to 56 State educational agencies.

How to Apply

This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.

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Administering Agency

OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

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Data Source

Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.