Neglected and delinquent

The Department of Education Delaware received a $400,636 formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013). The award, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, funds educational services for neglected and delinquent youth in state-run juvenile institutions and adult correctional facilities throughout Delaware. The program delivers comprehensive educational interventions including academic instruction, special education support, career and technical training, counseling, and transition planning services designed to facilitate successful reintegration of youth into school or employment upon release.

As the state educational agency, the Department of Education Delaware administers these funds to support educational continuity and services delivery to eligible youth populations. The agency may sub-award portions of the grant to local educational agencies, departments of corrections, juvenile justice services, and other educational organizations that provide direct instructional and support services. This funding structure enables coordinated service delivery across Delaware's institutional education system while ensuring compliance with federal requirements under 2 CFR 200 and maintenance of project records for three years.