Education for homeless children and youth

The Arizona Department of Education received a formula grant of $2,163,582.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196). The award, effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports comprehensive services designed to ensure that homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education. The grant funds initiatives to identify, enroll, and support homeless students while minimizing educational disruption, including transportation assistance, academic support, and professional development for educators.

As the state educational agency, Arizona Department of Education distributes grant funds through competitive subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs), school districts, and community organizations throughout the state. These sub-awardees utilize the funding to deliver direct services to homeless students, coordinate with schools to remove barriers to educational participation, and provide targeted interventions to ensure educational continuity for vulnerable youth populations experiencing homelessness across Arizona.