Neglected and delinquent

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the District of Columbia, Government Of (doing business as the DC State Education Office) $382,144 under the Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013) on July 1, 2026.

The program funds educational services for neglected and delinquent children and youth in State-run institutions for juveniles, community day programs, and adult correctional institutions. These services support educational continuity and help youth make successful transitions to school or employment following release. The program also supports dropout prevention and services for at-risk youth and those returning from correctional facilities.

The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Washington, DC. As a formula grant, the award obligates funds to the DC State Education Office, which as the State Educational Agency is the eligible recipient under Subpart 1 of the program for providing free public education to eligible populations in neglected and delinquent institutions and correctional settings. Project records must be maintained for three years.