Neglected and delinquent

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction $1,596,495 on July 1, 2026, under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013), a formula grant. The funding supports educational continuity for neglected and delinquent children and youth in state-run institutions for juveniles, community day programs, and adult correctional institutions, enabling successful transitions to school or employment after release. NC DPI operates as the State Education Board through its Financial and Business Services Division and serves as the recipient and pass-through entity responsible for distributing funds to eligible local educational agencies and state agencies providing free public education to these populations. The award covers the period July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Raleigh, NC. The program's goals include improving education services in local, tribal, and state institutions; supporting successful reentry transitions; dropout prevention; and providing support to students and youth who have dropped out or returned from correctional facilities. NC DPI sub-awards portions of federal grants to local school districts, charter schools, universities, and community organizations to implement services at the local level while maintaining accountability for federal funding.