Education for homeless children and youth

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Department of Education Indiana $1,933,998 under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196) for the period July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant provides comprehensive support services designed to ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education. The funding supports identification and enrollment of homeless students, removal of educational barriers, transportation assistance, academic support services, and professional development for educators coordinating with local education agencies (LEAs).

As the state educational agency recipient, the Department of Education Indiana distributes these formula grant funds to LEAs, school districts, community organizations, and educational service centers throughout the state to deliver direct services to homeless students. The program operates on a non-competitive formula basis at the state level, with Indiana subsequently making competitive subgrants to LEAs based on demonstrated need and application quality. This funding structure ensures sustained, coordinated support for homeless students across Indiana's educational system while maintaining educational continuity and minimizing disruption to their schooling.